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Oregano vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Oregano and Broccoli?

  • Oregano is higher in Iron, Vitamin K, Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Copper, and Magnesium, yet Broccoli is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for Iron is 451% more.
  • Oregano has 34 times more Calcium than Broccoli. While Oregano has 1597mg of Calcium, Broccoli has only 47mg.

We used Spices, oregano, dried and Broccoli, raw types in this article.

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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.
Oregano
10
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Contains more Calcium +3297.9%
Contains more Iron +4941.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.2%
Contains more Potassium +298.7%
Contains less Sodium -24.2%
Contains more Zinc +556.1%
Contains more Copper +1191.8%
Contains more Manganese +2276.2%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains more Calcium +3297.9%
Contains more Iron +4941.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.2%
Contains more Potassium +298.7%
Contains less Sodium -24.2%
Contains more Zinc +556.1%
Contains more Copper +1191.8%
Contains more Manganese +2276.2%
Contains more Selenium +80%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +173%
Contains more Vitamin E +2241%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +149.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +351.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +626.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +496.6%
Contains more Folate +276.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +511.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +3778.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Vitamin A +173%
Contains more Vitamin E +2241%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +149.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +351.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +626.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +496.6%
Contains more Folate +276.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +511.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +3778.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +219.1%
Contains more Fats +1056.8%
Contains more Carbs +938%
Contains more Other +804.6%
Contains more Water +799.3%
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Protein +219.1%
Contains more Fats +1056.8%
Contains more Carbs +938%
Contains more Other +804.6%
Contains more Water +799.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6409.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3502.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6409.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3502.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +810%
Contains more Glucose +287.8%
Contains more Fructose +66.2%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +810%
Contains more Glucose +287.8%
Contains more Fructose +66.2%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 4.04g Oregano
Protein 9g 2.82g Oregano
Fats 4.28g 0.37g Oregano
Carbs 68.92g 6.64g Oregano
Calories 265kcal 34kcal Oregano
Fructose 1.13g 0.68g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g 1.7g Broccoli
Fiber 42.5g 2.6g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 47mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 0.73mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 21mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 66mg Oregano
Potassium 1260mg 316mg Oregano
Sodium 25mg 33mg Oregano
Zinc 2.69mg 0.41mg Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 0.049mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 0.21mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 2.5µg Oregano
Vitamin A 1701IU 623IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 31µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0.78mg Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.071mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.117mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 0.639mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.573mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.175mg Oregano
Folate 237µg 63µg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg 101.6µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.033mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg 0.088mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.079mg Oregano
Leucine 0.78mg 0.129mg Oregano
Lysine 0.5mg 0.135mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg 0.038mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.117mg Oregano
Valine 0.585mg 0.125mg Oregano
Histidine 0.144mg 0.059mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 0.039g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 0.011g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.038g Oregano
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oregano Broccoli
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
230%
Oregano
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.512g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
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. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/nutrients
  2. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.