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How many calories in
oregano?

Oregano is 265 calories per 100g, but you almost never eat 100g — typical use is in teaspoons or grams. The calorie impact in normal cooking is essentially zero. High-density nutrient profile per gram.

265
kcal · 100g
9g
Protein
69g
Carbs
4.3g
Fat
Appears inHigh-Carb Foods
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical oregano serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
225 kcal
7.6g
4 oz (113g)
299 kcal
10.2g
1 cup (~150g)
398 kcal
13.5g
In your day

What 265 calories means.

Carb-forward — most of its 265 kcal come from carbohydrate, so it's best placed around training when your body uses carbs most readily.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
13%
per 100g · 3.4g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking50 min
🏃 Running26 min
🚴 Cycling29 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Oregano vs. similar foods.

How oregano stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Oregano
265 kcal / 100g
3.4g
251 kcal / 100g
4g
282 kcal / 100g
5g
282 kcal / 100g
5g
Track this food

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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in oregano?

Oregano has approximately 265 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 225 calories.

How much protein is in oregano?

9g of protein per 100g. That puts oregano at roughly 3.4g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other herbs & spices sources.

How do I log oregano accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is oregano good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Oregano sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.