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Oregano vs. Garlic powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Oregano and Garlic powder?

  • Oregano is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin E , Folate, and Magnesium, yet Garlic powder is higher in Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 518% more.
  • Oregano has 27 times more Vitamin E than Garlic powder. While Oregano has 18.26mg of Vitamin E , Garlic powder has only 0.67mg.

We used Spices, oregano, dried and Spices, garlic powder types in this article.

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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 +1921.5%
Contains more Iron +551.3%
Contains more Magnesium +250.6%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Copper +18.8%
Contains more Manganese +409.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.7%
Contains more Zinc +11.2%
Contains more Selenium +431.1%
Equal in Potassium - 1193
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 24% 212% 55% 178% 106% 8% 82% 178% 128% 131%
Contains more Calcium +1921.5%
Contains more Iron +551.3%
Contains more Magnesium +250.6%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Copper +18.8%
Contains more Manganese +409.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.7%
Contains more Zinc +11.2%
Contains more Selenium +431.1%
Equal in Potassium - 1193

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 E +2625.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +274.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +482.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Folate +404.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +155325%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.4%
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% 14% 0% 4% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 36% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2625.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +274.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +482.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Folate +404.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +155325%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +486.3%
Contains more Water +54%
Contains more Other +122.3%
Contains more Protein +83.9%
Equal in Carbs - 72.73
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 g
Contains more Fats +486.3%
Contains more Water +54%
Contains more Other +122.3%
Contains more Protein +83.9%
Equal in Carbs - 72.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +522.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +669.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
46% 21% 33%
Saturated Fat: 0.249 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.178 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +522.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +669.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +2614.3%
Contains more Fructose +264.5%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +125.3%
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
84% 3% 13%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.05 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.31 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +2614.3%
Contains more Fructose +264.5%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +125.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Garlic powder Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 63.73g Garlic powder
Protein 9g 16.55g Garlic powder
Fats 4.28g 0.73g Oregano
Carbs 68.92g 72.73g Garlic powder
Calories 265kcal 331kcal Garlic powder
Fructose 1.13g 0.31g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g 2.43g Garlic powder
Fiber 42.5g 9g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 79mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 5.65mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 77mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 414mg Garlic powder
Potassium 1260mg 1193mg Oregano
Sodium 25mg 60mg Oregano
Zinc 2.69mg 2.99mg Garlic powder
Copper 0.633mg 0.533mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 0.979mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 23.9µg Garlic powder
Vitamin A 1701IU 0IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 0µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0.67mg Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 1.2mg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.435mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.141mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 0.796mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.743mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 1.654mg Garlic powder
Folate 237µg 47µg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg 0.4µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.121mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg 0.374mg Garlic powder
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.414mg Oregano
Leucine 0.78mg 0.728mg Oregano
Lysine 0.5mg 0.768mg Garlic powder
Methionine 0.127mg 0.111mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.525mg Garlic powder
Valine 0.585mg 0.667mg Garlic powder
Histidine 0.144mg 0.263mg Garlic powder
Saturated Fat 1.551g 0.249g Garlic powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 0.115g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.178g Oregano
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.022g Garlic powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g 0.012g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oregano Garlic powder
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
53%
Garlic powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
110%
Garlic powder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.302g)
Which food is cheaper?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (5)
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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/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.