Salmon vs. Oregano
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Oregano
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
oregano
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and oregano:
- Both oregano and salmon are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, salmon contains more Vitamin B12.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both oregano and salmon are high in calories. Oregano has 109% more calories than salmon - oregano has 265 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to oregano per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for oregano, 13:88:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 88% |
| Fat | 33% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and salmon has less carbohydrates than oregano - oregano has 68.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Oregano is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salmon - oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salmon has less sugar than oregano - oregano has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both oregano and salmon are high in protein. Salmon has 128% more protein than oregano - oregano has 9g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Oregano and salmon contain similar amounts of saturated fat - oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and oregano are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and oregano does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Oregano has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oregano does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Oregano has more Vitamin C than salmon - oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Oregano has 143% more Vitamin A than salmon - oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than oregano - salmon has 435iu 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 44 times more Vitamin E than salmon - oregano has 18.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 1553 times more Vitamin K than salmon - oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Oregano has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, salmon contains more Vitamin B12. Both salmon and oregano contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Salmon | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.528 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 4.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 0.921 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 1.044 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 237 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Oregano is an excellent source of calcium and it has 227 times more calcium than salmon - oregano has 1597mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Oregano is an excellent source of iron and it has 95 times more iron than salmon - oregano has 36.8mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Both oregano and salmon are high in potassium. Oregano has 244% more potassium than salmon - oregano has 1260mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oregano has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than salmon per 100 grams, however, salmon contains more dha, epa and dpa than oregano per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.621 G |
| DHA | 0.333 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.182 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.047 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.609 G | 0.621 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oregano has more linoleic acid than salmon per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.748 G |
| Total | 0.085 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 oregano or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both oregano and salmon are high in calories. Oregano has 110% more calories than salmon - oregano has 265 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is oregano or salmon better for protein?
Both oregano and salmon are high in protein. Salmon has 130% more protein than oregano - oregano has 9g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does oregano or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and salmon has fewer carbohydrates than oregano - oregano has 68.9g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does oregano or salmon contain more calcium?
Oregano is a rich source of calcium and it has 227 times more calcium than salmon - oregano has 1597mg of calcium in 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
Does oregano or salmon contain more iron?
Oregano is an abundant source of iron and it has 95 times more iron than salmon - oregano has 36.8mg of iron in 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
Does oregano or salmon contain more potassium?
Both oregano and salmon are high in potassium. Oregano has 240% more potassium than salmon - oregano has 1260mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.