Pork vs. Oregano
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Pork and Oregano
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
pork
versus
oregano
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pork and oregano:
- Both pork and oregano are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than pork.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Pork has more thiamin and Vitamin B12, however, oregano contains more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pork and oregano are high in calories. Pork has 12% more calories than oregano - pork has 297 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pork is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to oregano per calorie. Pork has a macronutrient ratio of 36:0:65 and for oregano, 13:88:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pork | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 88% |
| Fat | 65% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and pork has less carbohydrates than oregano - oregano has 68.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Oregano is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than pork - oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pork has less sugar than oregano - oregano has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both pork and oregano are high in protein. Pork has 185% more protein than oregano - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pork is high in saturated fat and oregano has 80% less saturated fat than pork - pork has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Oregano has less cholesterol than pork - pork has 94mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oregano does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pork and oregano contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than pork - pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Pork has more Vitamin D than oregano - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and oregano does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 85 times more Vitamin E than pork - pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oregano has 18.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than pork - oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more thiamin and Vitamin B12, however, oregano contains more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both pork and oregano contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Pork | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.706 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.22 MG | 0.528 MG |
| Niacin | 4.206 MG | 4.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.52 MG | 0.921 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.391 MG | 1.044 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 237 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Oregano is an excellent source of calcium and it has 71 times more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Oregano is an excellent source of iron and it has 27 times more iron than pork - pork has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both pork and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 248% more potassium than pork - pork has 362mg of potassium per 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oregano has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pork per 100 grams.
| Pork | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.07 G | 0.621 G |
| Total | 0.07 G | 0.621 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pork has more linoleic acid than oregano per 100 grams.
| Pork | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.64 G | 0.748 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.08 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.72 G | 0.748 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does pork or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pork and oregano are high in calories. Pork has 10% more calories than oregano - pork has 297 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Is pork or oregano better for protein?
Both pork and oregano are high in protein. Pork has 190% more protein than oregano - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Does oregano or pork have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and pork has fewer carbohydrates than oregano - oregano has 68.9g of carbs for 100g and pork has no carbs..
Does pork or oregano contain more calcium?
Oregano is a rich source of calcium and it has 71 times more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does pork or oregano contain more iron?
Oregano is an abundant source of iron and it has 27 times more iron than pork - pork has 1.3mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does pork or oregano contain more potassium?
Both pork and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 250% more potassium than pork - pork has 362mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.