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Beer vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beer and oregano

  • The amount of vitamin K, iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, vitamin B6, copper, magnesium, and folate in oregano is higher than in beer.
  • Oregano covers your daily vitamin K needs 518% more than beer.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beer is 104, while the glycemic index of oregano is 5.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Beer
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 479% 111% 1380% 211% 73% 63% 3.3% 651% 25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +39825%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4566.7%
Contains more IronIron +183900%
Contains more CopperCopper +12560%
Contains more ZincZinc +26800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +957.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62275%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +650%

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.
Beer
1
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Oregano
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.7% 28% 365% 0% 44% 122% 87% 55% 241% 0% 1554% 178% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3440%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2012%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +804.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2146.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2169.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3850%
Contains more CholineCholine +219.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 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 WaterWater +826.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1856.5%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1841.4%
Contains more OtherOther +95.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Oregano DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 621.7µg 518%
Iron 0.02mg 36.8mg 460%
Manganese 0.008mg 4.99mg 217%
Fiber 0g 42.5g 170%
Calcium 4mg 1597mg 159%
Vitamin E 0mg 18.26mg 122%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 1.044mg 77%
Copper 0.005mg 0.633mg 70%
Magnesium 6mg 270mg 63%
Folate 6µg 237µg 58%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.528mg 39%
Potassium 27mg 1260mg 36%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 4.64mg 26%
Zinc 0.01mg 2.69mg 24%
Carbs 3.55g 68.92g 22%
Phosphorus 14mg 148mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.921mg 18%
Protein 0.46g 9g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.177mg 14%
Calories 43kcal 265kcal 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.369g 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 85µg 9%
Fats 0g 4.28g 7%
Saturated fat 0g 1.551g 7%
Selenium 0.6µg 4.5µg 7%
Choline 10.1mg 32.3mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.716g 2%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 0g 1.13g 1%
Sodium 4mg 25mg 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.203mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.322mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.441mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.78mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.5mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.127mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.585mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.144mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beer Oregano
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
3%
Beer
208%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 99)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.551g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.