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Cumin vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cumin and Oregano

  • Cumin has more Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, while Oregano has more Vitamin K, Fiber, Vitamin E , Manganese, Calcium, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 514% higher.
  • Oregano contains 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Cumin. Cumin contains 0.628mg of Vitamin B1, while Oregano contains 0.177mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, cumin seed and Spices, oregano, dried.

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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.
Cumin
7
:
Contains more Iron +80.3%
Contains more Magnesium +35.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.2%
Contains more Potassium +41.9%
Contains more Zinc +78.4%
Contains more Copper +37%
Contains more Selenium +15.6%
Contains more Calcium +71.5%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Manganese +49.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Contains more Iron +80.3%
Contains more Magnesium +35.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.2%
Contains more Potassium +41.9%
Contains more Zinc +78.4%
Contains more Copper +37%
Contains more Selenium +15.6%
Contains more Calcium +71.5%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Manganese +49.7%

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.
Cumin
2
:
Contains more Vitamin C +234.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +448.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Folate +2270%
Contains more Vitamin K +11413%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.64
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
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 C +234.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +448.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Folate +2270%
Contains more Vitamin K +11413%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.64

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
2
:
Contains more Protein +97.9%
Contains more Fats +420.3%
Contains more Carbs +55.8%
Contains more Water +23.2%
Equal in Other - 7.87
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 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 +97.9%
Contains more Fats +420.3%
Contains more Carbs +55.8%
Contains more Water +23.2%
Equal in Other - 7.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
3
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1860.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.551
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1860.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.551

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Oregano Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 26.42g Cumin
Protein 17.81g 9g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 4.28g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 68.92g Oregano
Calories 375kcal 265kcal Cumin
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 2.25g 4.09g Cumin
Fiber 10.5g 42.5g Oregano
Calcium 931mg 1597mg Oregano
Iron 66.36mg 36.8mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 270mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 148mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 1260mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 25mg Oregano
Zinc 4.8mg 2.69mg Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0.633mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 4.99mg Oregano
Selenium 5.2µg 4.5µg Cumin
Vitamin A 1270IU 1701IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 85µg Oregano
Vitamin E 3.33mg 18.26mg Oregano
Vitamin C 7.7mg 2.3mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.177mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.528mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 4.64mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 1.044mg Oregano
Folate 10µg 237µg Oregano
Vitamin K 5.4µg 621.7µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.441mg Oregano
Leucine 0.78mg Oregano
Lysine 0.5mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.449mg Oregano
Valine 0.585mg Oregano
Histidine 0.144mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.535g 1.551g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 0.716g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 1.369g Cumin
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin 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
51%
Cumin
230%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Cumin
Cumin is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.