Oregano vs. Spirulina
Nutrition comparison of Oregano and Spirulina
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oregano
versus
spirulina
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oregano and spirulina:
- Both spirulina and oregano are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and Vitamin K.
- Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, oregano contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both spirulina and oregano are high in calories. Spirulina has a little more calories (9%) than oregano by weight - spirulina has 290 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oregano is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to spirulina per calorie. Oregano has a macronutrient ratio of 13:88:0 and for spirulina, 59:25:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oregano | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 25% |
| Fat | ~ | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and spirulina has 65% less carbohydrates than oregano - spirulina has 23.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both spirulina and oregano are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 10 times more dietary fiber than spirulina - spirulina has 3.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Spirulina and oregano contain similar amounts of sugar - spirulina has 3.1g of sugar per 100 grams and oregano has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both spirulina and oregano are high in protein. Spirulina has 539% more protein than oregano - spirulina has 57.5g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Oregano has 41% less saturated fat than spirulina - spirulina has 2.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Spirulina has 339% more Vitamin C than oregano - spirulina has 10.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oregano has 193% more Vitamin A than spirulina - spirulina has 29ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 265% more Vitamin E than spirulina - spirulina has 5mg 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 23 times more Vitamin K than spirulina - spirulina has 25.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, oregano contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Oregano | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.177 MG | 2.38 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 3.67 MG |
| Niacin | 4.64 MG | 12.82 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.921 MG | 3.48 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044 MG | 0.364 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 94 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both spirulina and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 12 times more calcium than spirulina - spirulina has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Both spirulina and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 29% more iron than spirulina - spirulina has 28.5mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both spirulina and oregano are high in potassium. Spirulina has 36% more potassium than - spirulina has 1363mg of potassium per 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Oregano | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1007 UG | 342 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 20 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1895 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both oregano and spirulina contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Oregano | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.621 G | 0.823 G |
| Total | 0.621 G | 0.823 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both oregano and spirulina contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Oregano | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.748 G | 1.254 G |
| Total | 0.748 G | 1.254 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 spirulina or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Both spirulina and oregano are high in calories. Spirulina has a little more calories ( 10%) than oregano by weight - spirulina has 290 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Is spirulina or oregano better for protein?
Both spirulina and oregano are high in protein. Spirulina has 540% more protein than oregano - spirulina has 57.5g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Does spirulina or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and spirulina has 70% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - spirulina has 23.9g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does spirulina or oregano contain more calcium?
Both spirulina and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 12 times more calcium than spirulina - spirulina has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does spirulina or oregano contain more iron?
Both spirulina and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 30% more iron than spirulina - spirulina has 28.5mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does spirulina or oregano contain more potassium?
Both spirulina and oregano are high in potassium. Spirulina has 40% more potassium than - spirulina has 1363mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.