Oregano powder 🌿🧂 is simply dried oregano leaves ground into a fine powder. It retains all the potent flavor and medicinal properties of whole dried oregano but is more convenient to mix into spice blends, teas, and rubs.
🧂 Nutritional Value (Per 1 tsp / ~1g of oregano powder):
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Calories: ~3 kcal
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Carbohydrates: ~0.7g
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Fiber: ~0.4g 🌾
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Protein: ~0.1g
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Fat: ~0.1g
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Vitamins & Minerals:
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Vitamin K: Extremely high 🩸 (supports blood clotting & bone health)
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Iron: ~4–5% RDA 🩸
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Calcium & Manganese: Small but beneficial amounts
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Antioxidants: Carvacrol, thymol, rosmarinic acid 🛡️
Oregano powder is more concentrated than fresh leaves, so a little goes a long way!