Spices & herbs

Spices, oregano, dried

FDC 171328tsp, leaves (1 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 98 · +5 vs Spices & herbs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Spices, oregano, dried ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 98 of 100. Within spices & herbs it ranks 10 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (204% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (152% DV), an excellent source of calcium (123% DV). Most of its 265 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 9 g · 10%Carb 68.9 g · 79%Fat 4.3 g · 11%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories265 kcal13%
Total fat4.3 g5%
Saturated fat1.6 g8%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium25 mg1%
Carbohydrate69 g25%
Dietary fiber43 g152%
Sugars4.1 g
Protein9 g18%
Potassium1260 mg27%
Calcium1600 mg123%
Iron37 mg204%
Magnesium270 mg64%
Vitamin C2.3 mg3%
Vitamin A85 µg9%
Vitamin E18 mg122%

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FDC 171328

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Iron204% DV
Dietary fiber152% DV
Calcium123% DV
Vitamin E122% DV
Magnesium64% DV
Potassium27% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the spices & herbs median

Nutrient density98 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g9 vs 9.7 median
Fiber / 100 g43 vs 15 median
Sodium / 100 g25 vs 35 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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