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Oregano vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Oregano and Cardamom

  • Oregano has more Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Cardamom is higher in Manganese, Zinc, and Vitamin C.
  • Cardamom covers your daily need of Manganese 1000% more than Oregano.
  • Oregano has 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Cardamom. While Oregano has 1.044mg of Vitamin B6, Cardamom has only 0.23mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, oregano, dried and Spices, cardamom.

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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 +317%
Contains more Iron +163.4%
Contains more Magnesium +17.9%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains more Copper +65.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -28%
Contains more Zinc +177.7%
Contains more Manganese +461.1%
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 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Contains more Calcium +317%
Contains more Iron +163.4%
Contains more Magnesium +17.9%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains more Copper +65.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -28%
Contains more Zinc +177.7%
Contains more Manganese +461.1%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +353.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +813%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.9%
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 0% 0% 0% 70% 50% 42% 21% 0% 54% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +353.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +813%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +19.9%
Contains more Other +35.9%
Contains more Protein +19.6%
Contains more Fats +56.5%
Equal in Carbs - 68.47
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 g
Contains more Water +19.9%
Contains more Other +35.9%
Contains more Protein +19.6%
Contains more Fats +56.5%
Equal in Carbs - 68.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +218.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.5%
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +218.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Cardamom Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 40.47g Cardamom
Protein 9g 10.76g Cardamom
Fats 4.28g 6.7g Cardamom
Carbs 68.92g 68.47g Oregano
Calories 265kcal 311kcal Cardamom
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g Cardamom
Fiber 42.5g 28g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 383mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 13.97mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 229mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 178mg Cardamom
Potassium 1260mg 1119mg Oregano
Sodium 25mg 18mg Cardamom
Zinc 2.69mg 7.47mg Cardamom
Copper 0.633mg 0.383mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 28mg Cardamom
Selenium 4.5µg Oregano
Vitamin A 1701IU 0IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 0µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 21mg Cardamom
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.198mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.182mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 1.102mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.23mg Oregano
Folate 237µg Oregano
Vitamin K 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 1.551g 0.68g Cardamom
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 0.87g Cardamom
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.43g 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 Cardamom
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
20%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Oregano
Oregano is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.871g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/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.