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Candy bar vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between candy bar and oregano

  • Candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, yet oregano is richer in vitamin K, iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, folate, magnesium, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11689% higher.
  • Oregano has a lower glycemic index than candy bar.

Food types used in this article are Candies, peanut bar 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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 CopperCopper +22.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1947.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +209.6%
Contains more IronIron +3693.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +301.4%
~equal in Selenium ~4.5µg

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.
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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14555.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +345.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +216%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~32.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +72.2%
Contains more FatsFats +687.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.4%
Contains more WaterWater +520.6%
Contains more OtherOther +337.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 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 +2235.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +677.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Oregano DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 1.044mg 11689%
Vitamin K 0µg 621.7µg 518%
Iron 0.97mg 36.8mg 448%
Manganese 1.243mg 4.99mg 163%
Fiber 4.1g 42.5g 154%
Calcium 78mg 1597mg 152%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 18.26mg 94%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 1.369g 62%
Fats 33.7g 4.28g 45%
Folate 75µg 237µg 41%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 0.716g 40%
Magnesium 110mg 270mg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.528mg 30%
Potassium 407mg 1260mg 25%
Phosphorus 308mg 148mg 23%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 4.64mg 21%
Copper 0.774mg 0.633mg 16%
Saturated fat 4.678g 1.551g 14%
Protein 15.5g 9g 13%
Calories 522kcal 265kcal 13%
Zinc 3.94mg 2.69mg 11%
Vitamin A 0µg 85µg 9%
Carbs 47.4g 68.92g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.177mg 6%
Sodium 156mg 25mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.921mg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Choline 29.4mg 32.3mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 4.09g N/A
Selenium 4.7µg 4.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.203mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.322mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.441mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0.78mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0.5mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.127mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.585mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 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
Candy bar 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
2748%
Candy bar
208%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.127g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.