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Seed vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Seed and Oregano

  • Seed has more Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Copper, however, Oregano is higher in Iron, Vitamin E , Manganese, Calcium, Folate, and Fiber.
  • Oregano covers your daily need of Iron 364% more than Seed.
  • Seed has 12 times more Selenium than Oregano. While Seed has 55.2µg of Selenium, Oregano has only 4.5µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Spices, oregano, dried.

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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.
Seed
6
:
Contains more Magnesium +24.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +481.1%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Zinc +70.3%
Contains more Copper +46%
Contains more Selenium +1126.7%
Contains more Calcium +153.1%
Contains more Iron +376.7%
Contains more Potassium +209.6%
Contains more Manganese +83.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Contains more Magnesium +24.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +481.1%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Zinc +70.3%
Contains more Copper +46%
Contains more Selenium +1126.7%
Contains more Calcium +153.1%
Contains more Iron +376.7%
Contains more Potassium +209.6%
Contains more Manganese +83.3%

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.
Seed
2
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3050%
Contains more Vitamin E +3552%
Contains more Vitamin C +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.6%
Contains more Folate +383.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3050%
Contains more Vitamin E +3552%
Contains more Vitamin C +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.6%
Contains more Folate +383.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
2
:
Contains more Protein +83.8%
Contains more Fats +618.2%
Contains more Carbs +63.6%
Contains more Water +71.2%
Contains more Other +64%
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
Contains more Protein +83.8%
Contains more Fats +618.2%
Contains more Carbs +63.6%
Contains more Water +71.2%
Contains more Other +64%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +222.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1628.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.4%
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +222.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1628.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seed Oregano
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price 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 Seed Oregano Opinion
Net carbs 7.72g 26.42g Oregano
Protein 16.54g 9g Seed
Fats 30.74g 4.28g Seed
Carbs 42.12g 68.92g Oregano
Calories 486kcal 265kcal Seed
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g Seed
Fiber 34.4g 42.5g Oregano
Calcium 631mg 1597mg Oregano
Iron 7.72mg 36.8mg Oregano
Magnesium 335mg 270mg Seed
Phosphorus 860mg 148mg Seed
Potassium 407mg 1260mg Oregano
Sodium 16mg 25mg Seed
Zinc 4.58mg 2.69mg Seed
Copper 0.924mg 0.633mg Seed
Manganese 2.723mg 4.99mg Oregano
Selenium 55.2µg 4.5µg Seed
Vitamin A 54IU 1701IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 85µg Oregano
Vitamin E 0.5mg 18.26mg Oregano
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2.3mg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.177mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.528mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 4.64mg Seed
Vitamin B5 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg Oregano
Folate 49µg 237µg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.203mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg 0.322mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.441mg Seed
Leucine 1.371mg 0.78mg Seed
Lysine 0.97mg 0.5mg Seed
Methionine 0.588mg 0.127mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.449mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg 0.585mg Seed
Histidine 0.531mg 0.144mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g 0g Oregano
Saturated Fat 3.33g 1.551g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 0.716g Seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 1.369g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g 0.621g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Seed Oregano
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
35%
Seed
230%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Seed
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seed
Seed contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.779g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/nutrients
  2. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/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.