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Garlic powder vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Garlic powder and Oregano?

  • Garlic powder is higher in Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, yet Oregano is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin E , Folate, and Magnesium.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 518% more.
  • Garlic powder has 3 times more Phosphorus than Oregano. While Garlic powder has 414mg of Phosphorus, Oregano has only 148mg.

We used Spices, garlic powder and Spices, oregano, dried 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 Phosphorus +179.7%
Contains more Zinc +11.2%
Contains more Selenium +431.1%
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%
Equal in Potassium - 1260
Equal in Zinc - 2.69
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 212% 55% 178% 106% 8% 82% 178% 128% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.7%
Contains more Zinc +11.2%
Contains more Selenium +431.1%
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%
Equal in Potassium - 1260
Equal in Zinc - 2.69

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 B1 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.4%
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%
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%
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 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.4%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +125.3%
Contains more Glucose +2614.3%
Contains more Fructose +264.5%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
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
Contains more Sucrose +125.3%
Contains more Glucose +2614.3%
Contains more Fructose +264.5%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garlic powder Oregano
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
53%
Garlic powder
230%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Garlic powder
319%
Oregano

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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/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.

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