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1. Oregano Facts
2. Tips for Cooking and Storage
3. Types of Oregano
4. Oregano Nutritional Value
5. Oregano Health Benefits

Oregano Facts

History and Origin

Tips for Cooking and Storage

Tips for Cooking and Storage of Oregano
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Types of Oregano

Oregano Nutritional Value

Spices ” Oregano ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 1 g – 1 Tablespoon, leaves
Spices, oregano, dried

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	3	0.1%
Protein	g	0.09	0.1%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.04	%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	0.69	%
Fiber, total dietary	g	0.4	%
Sugars, total	g	0.04
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	16	%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.37	2%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	3	%
Phosphorus, P	mg	1	%
Potassium, K	mg	13	%
Sodium, Na	mg	0
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.03	%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.006	%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.050	%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.0
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	0.0
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.002	%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.005	%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.046	%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.009	%
Vitamin (B-6)	mg	0.010	%
Folate (B-9)	mcg	2	0.5%
Vitamin (B-12)	mcg	0.00
Vitamin A, RAE	mcg		%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.18	%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	6.2	%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.016	0.08%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.007
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.014
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	10
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	mcg	0
Lutein + zeaxanthin	mcg	19

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Oregano Nutritional Value

Oregano Health Benefits

Oregano

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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