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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

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Common Types of Oregano

Oregano Nutritional Value

Herbs ” Oregano ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional Value per 1.8 g – 1 Teapoon, ground
Oregano, dried

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	5	0.2%
Protein	g	0.16	0.3%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.08	%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	1.24	%
Fiber, total dietary	g	0.8	%
Total Sugars	g	0.07
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	29	%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.66	3.6%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	5	%
Phosphorus, P	mg	3	%
Potassium, K	mg	23	%
Sodium, Na	mg	0
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.05	%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.011	%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.090	%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.1	%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	0.0
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.003	%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.010	%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.084	%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.017	%
Vitamin (B-6)	mg	0.019	%
Folate DFE (dietary folate) (B-9)	mcg	4	1%
Choline	mg	0.6
Vitamin (B-12)	mcg	0.00
Vitamin A, RAE (retinol)	mcg		%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.33	%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	11.2	%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.028	0.1%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.013
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.025
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Cholesterol	mg	0
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	18
Alpha-Carotene	mcg	0
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	mcg	0
Lutein + Zeaxanthin	mcg	34

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: Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

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

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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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