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Oregano vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Oregano and Nutmeg

  • Oregano has more Vitamin K, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin E , Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Folate, however, Nutmeg has more Copper.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 518% more.
  • Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, oregano, dried and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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.
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Nutmeg
Contains more Calcium +767.9%
Contains more Iron +1110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +47.5%
Contains more Potassium +260%
Contains more Zinc +25.1%
Contains more Manganese +72.1%
Contains more Selenium +181.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.9%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Copper +62.2%
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 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Calcium +767.9%
Contains more Iron +1110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +47.5%
Contains more Potassium +260%
Contains more Zinc +25.1%
Contains more Manganese +72.1%
Contains more Selenium +181.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.9%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Copper +62.2%

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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Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin A +1567.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +826.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +257.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +552.5%
Contains more Folate +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.5%
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 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1567.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +826.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +257.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +552.5%
Contains more Folate +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Nutmeg
Contains more Protein +54.1%
Contains more Carbs +39.8%
Contains more Water +59.4%
Contains more Other +237.8%
Contains more Fats +748.4%
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Protein +54.1%
Contains more Carbs +39.8%
Contains more Water +59.4%
Contains more Other +237.8%
Contains more Fats +748.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Nutmeg
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +291.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +349.7%
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +291.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +349.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 28.49g Nutmeg
Protein 9g 5.84g Oregano
Fats 4.28g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 68.92g 49.29g Oregano
Calories 265kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g 2.99g Nutmeg
Fiber 42.5g 20.8g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 184mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 3.04mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 183mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 213mg Nutmeg
Potassium 1260mg 350mg Oregano
Sodium 25mg 16mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.69mg 2.15mg Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 4.99mg 2.9mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 1.6µg Oregano
Vitamin A 1701IU 102IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 5µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0mg Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 3mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.057mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 1.299mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.16mg Oregano
Folate 237µg 76µg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg 0µg 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 25.94g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.35g 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 Nutmeg
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%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 24.389g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oregano
Oregano is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg 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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.