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Oregano

Oregano is an aromatic herb used fresh or dried to season sauces, meats, vegetables, beans, and breads.

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About Oregano

Oregano is the aromatic leafy herb used as a seasoning, usually consisting of fresh leaves and tender stems or leaves that have been dried. It seasons tomato sauces, grilled or roasted meats, vegetables, beans, breads, marinades, and soups, and may be added during cooking or scattered near serving.

It has a pungent, herbaceous flavour with peppery, earthy, and sometimes slightly bitter notes, and a strong fragrance that becomes more concentrated when dried. Fresh oregano has soft green leaves and a delicate texture, while dried oregano is more brittle and dispersed.

Culinary oregano can represent more than one closely related herb and may be sold fresh, as crumbled dried leaves, or as a coarse powder. Drying concentrates its fragrance and changes the leaves from soft and green to brittle. Grinding makes the dried material finer, while cooking distributes its flavour through sauces and other dishes.

Ingredient type
seasoning

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Local names for oregano

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English

Oregano

English

oregano leaf

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English

oregano leaf (dried)

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English

Oregano, dried

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English

Oregano, fresh, raw

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English

Origan, séché

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Spices, oregano, dried

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Oregano nutrition & diet

Oregano nutritional value

Spices, oregano, dried

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
265kcal
Protein
9.0g
Carbs
68.9g
Fat
4.3g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Identify the oregano species or local variety and distinguish fresh leaves, dried leaves, rubbed herb, and ground powder. Use the edible herb portion rather than woody stems. Blends, infused oils, sauces, and packaged seasonings require separate ingredient review because their added components are not intrinsic to oregano.

Compare the right form: Match references to the stated oregano species or variety and exact form: fresh leaves, dried leaves, rubbed herb, ground powder, or blend.

Diet considerations

Oregano is a plant-derived herb. Plain fresh or dried oregano differs from seasoning blends, herb oils, sauces, bread coatings, and marinades that may contain dairy, animal ingredients, cereals, or sweeteners. Since portions are typically small, classify the complete recipe when oregano is part of a prepared product.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    May be compatible
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · May be compatible
May fit a paleo pattern, depending on the cut or form, processing and added ingredients.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Spices, oregano, dried ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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