Pistachio vs. Oregano
Nutrition comparison of Pistachio and Oregano
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pistachio
versus
oregano
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pistachio and oregano:
- Both pistachio and oregano are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than pistachio.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and Vitamin K.
- Pistachio has more thiamin, however, oregano contains more riboflavin, niacin and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pistachio and oregano are high in calories. Pistachio has 116% more calories than oregano - pistachio has 572 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pistachio is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to oregano for protein. Pistachio has a macronutrient ratio of 14:19:68 and for oregano, 13:88:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pistachio | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 88% |
| Fat | 68% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and pistachio has 59% less carbohydrates than oregano - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pistachio and oregano are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 313% more dietary fiber than pistachio - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pistachio and oregano contain similar amounts of sugar - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and oregano has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both pistachio and oregano are high in protein. Pistachio has 134% more protein than oregano - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pistachio is high in saturated fat and oregano has 73% less saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pistachio and oregano contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than pistachio - pistachio has 13ug 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 741% more Vitamin E than pistachio - pistachio has 2.2mg 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 46 times more Vitamin K than pistachio - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin, however, oregano contains more riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both pistachio and oregano contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Pistachio | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.695 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.234 MG | 0.528 MG |
| Niacin | 1.373 MG | 4.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.513 MG | 0.921 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.122 MG | 1.044 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 237 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both pistachio and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 13 times more calcium than pistachio - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Both pistachio and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 813% more iron than pistachio - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both pistachio and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 26% more potassium than - pistachio has 1007mg 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, both pistachio and oregano contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Pistachio | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 159 UG | 1007 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1160 UG | 1895 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oregano has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pistachio per 100 grams.
| Pistachio | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.621 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.621 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than oregano per 100 grams.
| Pistachio | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.005 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 13.125 G | 0.748 G |
| Total | 13.13 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 pistachio or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pistachio and oregano are high in calories. Pistachio has 120% more calories than oregano - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Does pistachio or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and pistachio has 60% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - pistachio has 28.3g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does pistachio or oregano contain more calcium?
Both pistachio and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 13 times more calcium than pistachio - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does pistachio or oregano contain more iron?
Both pistachio and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 810% more iron than pistachio - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does pistachio or oregano contain more potassium?
Both pistachio and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 30% more potassium than - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.