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Oregano vs. Garden cress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Oregano and Garden cress

  • Oregano has more Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Copper, however, Garden cress is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Oregano covers your daily Iron needs 444% more than Garden cress.
  • Garden cress has 39 times less Fiber than Oregano. Oregano has 42.5g of Fiber, while Garden cress has 1.1g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, oregano, dried and Cress, garden, 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 +1871.6%
Contains more Iron +2730.8%
Contains more Magnesium +610.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.7%
Contains more Potassium +107.9%
Contains more Zinc +1069.6%
Contains more Copper +272.4%
Contains more Manganese +802.4%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains less Sodium -44%
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 25% 49% 28% 33% 54% 2% 7% 57% 73% 5%
Contains more Calcium +1871.6%
Contains more Iron +2730.8%
Contains more Magnesium +610.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.7%
Contains more Potassium +107.9%
Contains more Zinc +1069.6%
Contains more Copper +272.4%
Contains more Manganese +802.4%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains less Sodium -44%

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 E +2508.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +121.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +322.7%
Contains more Folate +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +306.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
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 416% 14% 0% 230% 20% 60% 19% 15% 57% 60% 0% 1355%
Contains more Vitamin E +2508.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +121.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +322.7%
Contains more Folate +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +306.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +246.2%
Contains more Fats +511.4%
Contains more Carbs +1153.1%
Contains more Other +337.2%
Contains more Water +800.3%
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% 6% 89% 2%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 5.5 g
Water: 89.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +246.2%
Contains more Fats +511.4%
Contains more Carbs +1153.1%
Contains more Other +337.2%
Contains more Water +800.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +199.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +500.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
5% 49% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +199.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +500.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Garden cress Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 4.4g Oregano
Protein 9g 2.6g Oregano
Fats 4.28g 0.7g Oregano
Carbs 68.92g 5.5g Oregano
Calories 265kcal 32kcal Oregano
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g 4.4g Oregano
Fiber 42.5g 1.1g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 81mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 1.3mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 38mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 76mg Oregano
Potassium 1260mg 606mg Oregano
Sodium 25mg 14mg Garden cress
Zinc 2.69mg 0.23mg Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 0.17mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 0.553mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 0.9µg Oregano
Vitamin A 1701IU 6917IU Garden cress
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 346µg Garden cress
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0.7mg Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 69mg Garden cress
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.08mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.26mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 1mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.242mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.247mg Oregano
Folate 237µg 80µg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg 541.9µg 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 0.023g Garden cress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 0.239g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.228g 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 Garden cress
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
187%
Garden cress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
33%
Garden cress

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden cress
Garden cress is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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. Garden cress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168407/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.