Amaranth vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are amaranth and oregano different?
- Oregano has more iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, vitamin B6, copper, folate, magnesium, and vitamin B2 than amaranth.
- Daily need coverage for iron for oregano is 434% higher.
- Oregano has a lower glycemic index (5) than amaranth (97).
Amaranth grain, cooked and Spices, oregano, dried are the varieties used 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 less SodiumSodium | -76% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +315.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3297.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +833.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1652.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +324.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +212.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +484.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +9510.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1080% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1874.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +823.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +977.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +656.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +136.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +170.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +268.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +922.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 621.7µg | 518% | |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 36.8mg | 434% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 4.99mg | 180% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 42.5g | 162% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 1597mg | 155% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 18.26mg | 120% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 1.044mg | 72% |
| Folate | 22µg | 237µg | 54% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.633mg | 54% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 270mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.528mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 1260mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 4.64mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.921mg | 18% | |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 68.92g | 17% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 2.69mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.177mg | 14% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 9g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 85µg | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.369g | 9% | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 265kcal | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.551g | 7% | |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Choline | 32.3mg | 6% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 4.28g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 4.5µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.716g | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.13g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 26.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 148mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.203mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.322mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.441mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.78mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.5mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.585mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.621g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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208%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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319%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.551g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth is cheaper (difference - $1.6)