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Blue cheese vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between blue cheese and oregano

  • Blue cheese contains less vitamin K, iron, manganese, fiber, vitamin E, calcium, vitamin B6, copper, and magnesium than oregano.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 516% higher.
  • Oregano contains 12 times less saturated fat than blue cheese. Blue cheese contains 18.669g of saturated fat, while oregano contains 1.551g.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, blue 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 16% 158% 23% 12% 13% 73% 166% 149% 1.2% 79%
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 +161.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +222.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1073.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +202.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +392.2%
Contains more IronIron +11771%
Contains more CopperCopper +1482.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55344.4%
~equal in Zinc ~2.69mg

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% 66% 5% 7.5% 7.3% 88% 19% 104% 38% 153% 6% 27% 8.4%
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 AVitamin A +132.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7204%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +510.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +356.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +528.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25804.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +558.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +109.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 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 +137.8%
Contains more FatsFats +571.5%
Contains more WaterWater +327.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2845.3%
Contains more OtherOther +54%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
69% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 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 +986.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Oregano DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2.4µg 621.7µg 516%
Iron 0.31mg 36.8mg 456%
Manganese 0.009mg 4.99mg 217%
Fiber 0g 42.5g 170%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 18.26mg 120%
Calcium 528mg 1597mg 107%
Saturated fat 18.669g 1.551g 78%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 1.044mg 68%
Copper 0.04mg 0.633mg 66%
Magnesium 23mg 270mg 59%
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0µg 51%
Folate 36µg 237µg 50%
Sodium 1146mg 25mg 49%
Fats 28.74g 4.28g 38%
Phosphorus 387mg 148mg 34%
Potassium 256mg 1260mg 30%
Protein 21.4g 9g 25%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 4.64mg 23%
Carbs 2.34g 68.92g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 7.778g 0.716g 18%
Selenium 14.5µg 4.5µg 18%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.921mg 16%
Vitamin A 198µg 85µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.177mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.528mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 1.369g 4%
Calories 353kcal 265kcal 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 32.3mg 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 2.34g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 4.09g N/A
Zinc 2.66mg 2.69mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.203mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0.322mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.441mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.78mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 0.5mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0.127mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.449mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 0.585mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 0.144mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese 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
41%
Blue cheese
208%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 1121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.118g)
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 Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.8)

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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.