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Cheddar Cheese vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cheddar Cheese and Oregano?

  • Oregano has more Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin E , Calcium, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Magnesium than Cheddar Cheese.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 516% higher.
  • Oregano has 12 times less Saturated Fat than Cheddar Cheese. Cheddar Cheese has 18.867g of Saturated Fat, while Oregano has 1.551g.

We used Cheese, cheddar and Spices, oregano, dried types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Phosphorus +207.4%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Contains more Selenium +533.3%
Contains more Calcium +124.9%
Contains more Iron +26185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Potassium +1557.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Copper +2010%
Contains more Manganese +18381.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Contains more Phosphorus +207.4%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Contains more Selenium +533.3%
Contains more Calcium +124.9%
Contains more Iron +26185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Potassium +1557.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Copper +2010%
Contains more Manganese +18381.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Oregano
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +37%
Contains more Vitamin E +2471.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +510.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7764.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1481.8%
Contains more Folate +777.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +25804.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 103% 366% 0% 8% 45% 122% 87% 56% 241% 178% 0% 1555%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +37%
Contains more Vitamin E +2471.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +510.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7764.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1481.8%
Contains more Folate +777.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +25804.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +154.1%
Contains more Fats +678.3%
Contains more Water +272.8%
Contains more Carbs +2130.4%
Contains more Other +112.1%
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
Contains more Protein +154.1%
Contains more Fats +678.3%
Contains more Water +272.8%
Contains more Carbs +2130.4%
Contains more Other +112.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1191.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.369
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1191.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.369

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +630.8%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +50%
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
22% 46% 28% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.91 g
Glucose: 1.9 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.15 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +630.8%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +50%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheddar Cheese Oregano
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Oregano Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 26.42g Oregano
Protein 22.87g 9g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 4.28g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 68.92g Oregano
Calories 404kcal 265kcal Cheddar Cheese
Fructose 0g 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 0.48g 4.09g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 0g 42.5g Oregano
Calcium 710mg 1597mg Oregano
Iron 0.14mg 36.8mg Oregano
Magnesium 27mg 270mg Oregano
Phosphorus 455mg 148mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 1260mg Oregano
Sodium 653mg 25mg Oregano
Zinc 3.64mg 2.69mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.633mg Oregano
Manganese 0.027mg 4.99mg Oregano
Selenium 28.5µg 4.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 1701IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 85µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 18.26mg Oregano
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.177mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.528mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 4.64mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 1.044mg Oregano
Folate 27µg 237µg Oregano
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 621.7µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.203mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.322mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.441mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.78mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.5mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.127mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.449mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.585mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.144mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Oregano
Trans Fat 0.917g 0g Oregano
Saturated Fat 18.867g 1.551g Oregano
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 0.716g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 1.369g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Oregano
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Cheddar Cheese
230%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 628mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.316g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.