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Caramel vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between caramel and oregano

  • Caramel 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 517% higher.
  • Oregano has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of oregano is 5, while the glycemic index of caramel is 65.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels 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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Oregano
10
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +1488.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1057.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +488.8%
Contains more IronIron +26185.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +3416.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +511.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45263.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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 +475%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3869.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3035.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1764.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +34438.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +5825%
Contains more CholineCholine +303.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 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 FatsFats +89.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +95.7%
Contains more WaterWater +16.8%
Contains more OtherOther +337.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 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 +115.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +154.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel 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 Caramel Oregano DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.8µg 621.7µg 517%
Iron 0.14mg 36.8mg 458%
Manganese 0.011mg 4.99mg 216%
Fiber 0g 42.5g 170%
Calcium 138mg 1597mg 146%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 18.26mg 119%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 1.044mg 76%
Copper 0.018mg 0.633mg 68%
Magnesium 17mg 270mg 60%
Folate 4µg 237µg 58%
Potassium 214mg 1260mg 31%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 4.64mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.528mg 21%
Zinc 0.44mg 2.69mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 1.369g 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Sodium 245mg 25mg 10%
Protein 4.6g 9g 9%
Vitamin A 12µg 85µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.921mg 6%
Calories 382kcal 265kcal 6%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.177mg 6%
Fats 8.1g 4.28g 6%
Phosphorus 114mg 148mg 5%
Selenium 1.8µg 4.5µg 5%
Choline 8mg 32.3mg 4%
Saturated fat 2.476g 1.551g 4%
Carbs 77g 68.92g 3%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2.3mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.716g 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 77g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.203mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.322mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.441mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.78mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.5mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.127mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.585mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 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
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
208%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 220mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.925g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $3.1)

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.