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Brown sugar vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brown sugar and Oregano

  • Brown sugar contains less Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Copper, Magnesium, and Folate than Oregano.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 518% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown 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.
Contains more Calcium +1824.1%
Contains more Iron +5083.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2900%
Contains more Phosphorus +3600%
Contains more Potassium +847.4%
Contains less Sodium -10.7%
Contains more Zinc +8866.7%
Contains more Copper +1246.8%
Contains more Manganese +7696.9%
Contains more Selenium +275%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Contains more Calcium +1824.1%
Contains more Iron +5083.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2900%
Contains more Phosphorus +3600%
Contains more Potassium +847.4%
Contains less Sodium -10.7%
Contains more Zinc +8866.7%
Contains more Copper +1246.8%
Contains more Manganese +7696.9%
Contains more Selenium +275%

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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Oregano
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +597.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2446.3%
Contains more Folate +23600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +597.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2446.3%
Contains more Folate +23600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +42.3%
Contains more Protein +7400%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +641%
Contains more Other +1648.9%
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 Carbs +42.3%
Contains more Protein +7400%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +641%
Contains more Other +1648.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +10291.2%
Contains more Glucose +40.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 1.13
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 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 +10291.2%
Contains more Glucose +40.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 1.13

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Oregano Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 26.42g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 9g Oregano
Fats 0g 4.28g Oregano
Carbs 98.09g 68.92g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 265kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 97.02g 4.09g Oregano
Fiber 0g 42.5g Oregano
Calcium 83mg 1597mg Oregano
Iron 0.71mg 36.8mg Oregano
Magnesium 9mg 270mg Oregano
Phosphorus 4mg 148mg Oregano
Potassium 133mg 1260mg Oregano
Sodium 28mg 25mg Oregano
Zinc 0.03mg 2.69mg Oregano
Copper 0.047mg 0.633mg Oregano
Manganese 0.064mg 4.99mg Oregano
Selenium 1.2µg 4.5µg Oregano
Vitamin A 0IU 1701IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 85µg Oregano
Vitamin E 0mg 18.26mg Oregano
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.177mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.528mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 4.64mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 1.044mg Oregano
Folate 1µg 237µg Oregano
Vitamin K 0µg 621.7µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.441mg Oregano
Leucine 0.78mg Oregano
Lysine 0.5mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.449mg Oregano
Valine 0.585mg Oregano
Histidine 0.144mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 0g 1.551g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.716g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.369g Oregano
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar 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
2%
Brown sugar
230%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 92.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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 lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.551g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar 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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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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