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Broth vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between broth and oregano?

  • Oregano is richer than broth in vitamin K, iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, vitamin B6, copper, and folate.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1037% more.
  • The amount of sodium in oregano is lower.
  • The glycemic index of oregano is lower.

We used Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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 more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +522.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +382.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +754%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +307.8%
Contains more IronIron +3472.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +2888.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3226.7%

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.
Broth
2
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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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 CholineCholine +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3869.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +944%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +640.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 ProteinProtein +85.1%
Contains more FatsFats +224.3%
Contains more OtherOther +524.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +282.7%
Contains more WaterWater +337.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
43% 20% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.369 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +648.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +227.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Oregano DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 25mg 1037%
Vitamin K 0µg 621.7µg 518%
Iron 1.03mg 36.8mg 447%
Manganese 0.15mg 4.99mg 210%
Fiber 0g 42.5g 170%
Calcium 187mg 1597mg 141%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 18.26mg 119%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 1.044mg 73%
Copper 0mg 0.633mg 70%
Magnesium 56mg 270mg 51%
Folate 32µg 237µg 51%
Selenium 28µg 4.5µg 43%
Potassium 309mg 1260mg 28%
Zinc 0.09mg 2.69mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 1.369g 21%
Carbs 18.01g 68.92g 17%
Choline 114.6mg 32.3mg 15%
Protein 16.66g 9g 15%
Fats 13.88g 4.28g 15%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 4.64mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.716g 12%
Vitamin A 0µg 85µg 9%
Saturated fat 3.43g 1.551g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.528mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.921mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.177mg 6%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Phosphorus 166mg 148mg 3%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 2.3mg 1%
Calories 267kcal 265kcal 0%
Net carbs 18.01g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 4.09g N/A
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth 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
28%
Broth
208%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 23850mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.879g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $4.6)

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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.