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Oregano vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Oregano and Brussels sprout

  • Oregano is higher in Iron, Vitamin K, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Copper, and Magnesium, yet Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Oregano covers your daily Iron needs 443% more than Brussels sprout.
  • Oregano contains 38 times more Calcium than Brussels sprout. While Oregano contains 1597mg of Calcium, Brussels sprout contains only 42mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, oregano, dried and Brussels sprouts, raw.

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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 Calcium +3702.4%
Contains more Iron +2528.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1073.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.5%
Contains more Potassium +223.9%
Contains more Zinc +540.5%
Contains more Copper +804.3%
Contains more Manganese +1380.7%
Contains more Selenium +181.3%
Equal in Sodium - 25
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 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Calcium +3702.4%
Contains more Iron +2528.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1073.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.5%
Contains more Potassium +223.9%
Contains more Zinc +540.5%
Contains more Copper +804.3%
Contains more Manganese +1380.7%
Contains more Selenium +181.3%
Equal in Sodium - 25

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 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1975%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +522.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +198.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +376.7%
Contains more Folate +288.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +251.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +3595.7%
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 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin A +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1975%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +522.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +198.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +376.7%
Contains more Folate +288.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +251.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +3595.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +166.3%
Contains more Fats +1326.7%
Contains more Carbs +670.1%
Contains more Other +474.5%
Contains more Water +766.1%
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% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +166.3%
Contains more Fats +1326.7%
Contains more Carbs +670.1%
Contains more Other +474.5%
Contains more Water +766.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3013%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11076%
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3013%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11076%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +97.8%
Contains more Glucose +134.6%
Contains more Fructose +21.5%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +97.8%
Contains more Glucose +134.6%
Contains more Fructose +21.5%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 5.15g Oregano
Protein 9g 3.38g Oregano
Fats 4.28g 0.3g Oregano
Carbs 68.92g 8.95g Oregano
Calories 265kcal 43kcal Oregano
Fructose 1.13g 0.93g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g 2.2g Brussels sprout
Fiber 42.5g 3.8g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 42mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 1.4mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 23mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 69mg Oregano
Potassium 1260mg 389mg Oregano
Sodium 25mg 25mg
Zinc 2.69mg 0.42mg Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 0.07mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 0.337mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 1.6µg Oregano
Vitamin A 1701IU 754IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 38µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0.88mg Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.139mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.09mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 0.745mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.309mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.219mg Oregano
Folate 237µg 61µg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg 177µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.037mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg 0.12mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.132mg Oregano
Leucine 0.78mg 0.152mg Oregano
Lysine 0.5mg 0.154mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg 0.032mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.098mg Oregano
Valine 0.585mg 0.155mg Oregano
Histidine 0.144mg 0.076mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 0.023g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 153g Brussels sprout
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 Brussels sprout
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
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.489g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (25 mg)
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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients

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

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