Oregano
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Tsp, Leaves1 g
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Tsp, Ground2 g

Calories in 1 tsp; leaves (1 g)
2.7 calories, 0 from fat
 
Carbs
0.7 g
 
Proteins
0.1 g
 
Fat
0 g
 
Sat. Fat
0 g

KEY FACTS

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  • Oregano has medium calorie density - this means that the amount of calories you are getting from an ounce is moderate (0.1 cal/oz).
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals (142.3%/cal) - a good source of Vitamin K (fights Alzheimer's disease), Manganese (helps regulate the body's metabolism), Iron (important in regulating body temperature), Calcium (helps prevent cancer), Magnesium (helps for the proper digestion proteins, carbohydrates, and fats), Vitamin E (helps prevent cancer and heart diseases), Vitamin B6 (helps prevent formation of kidney stones), Potassium (plays an important role in the process of keeping brain function normal level), Vitamin A (fights cancer and slows down tumor growth), Copper (helps balance blood cholesterol levels), Zinc (important for eliminating acne) and Phosphorus (helps provide effective digestion).
  • Oregano contains a moderate amount of risky components that may include saturated fat, sodium and sugars (0.01%/oz).
  • Good source of proteins (18% of DV/100g), fiber (170% of DV/100g) and relatively high in carbs (23% of DV/100g)!
Calories Nutrition Risky Content
Calorie Density
Medium
Density
(2.7 cal/g)
Nutrition Density
High
Density
(142.3 %/cal)
High Risk Components Density
Medium
Density
(0.2 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
0%
Protein
0%
Carbs
2%
Fiber
0%
Fat
0%
Saturated Fat
0%
Cholesterol
0%
Sodium
0%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
Oregano Vitamins Chart

Great source of Vitamin K

Helps prevent cancer; Helps prevent coronary artery disease and heart failure.

MINERALS

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Great source of Manganese

Essential for healthy bones; Helps regulate the body's metabolism.

NUTRITION LABEL

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Nutrition Facts

Oregano

Serving Size: tsp; leaves (1g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 2.7 cal
Calories from Fat 0 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 0 g 0.1%
Saturated Fat 0 g 0.1%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 0.3 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.7 g 0.2%
Dietary Fiber 0.4 g 1.7%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0.1%
Protein 0.1 g 0.2%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 17 IU 0.3%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 0.5%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0.2 mg 0.6%
Vitamin K 6.2 mcg 7.8%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 16 mg 1.6%
Copper (Cu) 0 mg 0.3%
Iron (Fe) 0.4 mg 2%
Magnesium (Mg) 2.7 mg 0.7%
Manganese (Mn) 0 mg 2.5%
Potassium (K) 12.6 mg 0.4%
Phosphorus (P) 1.5 mg 0.1%
Selenium (Se) 0 mcg 0.1%
Zinc (Zn) 0 mg 0.2%