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Oregano vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Oregano and Saffron

  • Oregano is richer in Iron, Fiber, Calcium, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, yet Saffron is richer in Manganese, Vitamin C, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Saffron is 1018% higher.
  • Oregano contains 14 times more Calcium than Saffron. Oregano contains 1597mg of Calcium, while Saffron contains 111mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, oregano, dried and Spices, saffron.

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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 +1338.7%
Contains more Iron +231.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Zinc +146.8%
Contains more Copper +93%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.8%
Contains more Manganese +469.3%
Contains more Selenium +24.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 264
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 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Calcium +1338.7%
Contains more Iron +231.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Zinc +146.8%
Contains more Copper +93%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.8%
Contains more Manganese +469.3%
Contains more Selenium +24.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 264

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 +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +217.8%
Contains more Folate +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +3413%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 1.01
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 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +217.8%
Contains more Folate +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +3413%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 1.01

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +44.4%
Contains more Protein +27%
Contains more Fats +36.7%
Contains more Water +19.8%
Equal in Carbs - 65.37
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% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more Other +44.4%
Contains more Protein +27%
Contains more Fats +36.7%
Contains more Water +19.8%
Equal in Carbs - 65.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.586
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.586

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 9g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 4.28g 5.85g Saffron
Carbs 68.92g 65.37g Oregano
Calories 265kcal 310kcal Saffron
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g Saffron
Fiber 42.5g 3.9g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 111mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 11.1mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 264mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 1260mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 25mg 148mg Oregano
Zinc 2.69mg 1.09mg Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 0.328mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 4.5µg 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin A 1701IU 530IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 27µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.115mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.267mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 1.46mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 1.01mg Oregano
Folate 237µg 93µg 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 1.586g Oregano
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 0.429g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 2.067g Saffron
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 Saffron
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
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.