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 (a vital element for muscle health), Calcium (helps prevent cancer), Magnesium (helps for the proper digestion proteins, carbohydrates, and fats), Vitamin E (plays a role in preventing strokes and cataracts), Vitamin B6 (helps cure depression), Potassium (it plays an important role for normal muscle contraction), Vitamin A (fights cancer and slows down tumor growth), Copper (stimulates the brain), Zinc (important for eliminating acne) and Phosphorus (a vital part of the body growth process).
  • 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
Medium
Density
(2.7 cal/g)
High
Density
(142.3 %/cal)
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)

Great source of Vitamin K

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

MINERALS

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

Great source of Manganese

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

NUTRITION LABEL

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

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%