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Cheese vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cheese and Oregano?

  • Oregano has more Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin E, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Magnesium than Cheese.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 516% higher.
  • Oregano has 12 times less Saturated Fat than Cheese. Cheese has 18.867g of Saturated Fat, while Oregano has 1.551g.

We used Cheese, cheddar and Spices, oregano, dried types in this comparison.

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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.
Cheese
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 ZincZinc +35.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +207.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +533.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +124.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1557.9%
Contains more IronIron +26185.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2010%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18381.5%

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.
Cheese
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 0% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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% 102% 365% 0% 44% 122% 87% 55% 241% 0% 1554% 178% 18%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +37%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2471.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +510.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7764.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1481.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25804.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +777.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +95.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +154.1%
Contains more FatsFats +678.3%
Contains more WaterWater +272.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2130.4%
Contains more OtherOther +112.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 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 +1191.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.369g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 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 LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +630.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +50%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Oregano Opinion
Calories 404kcal 265kcal Cheese
Protein 22.87g 9g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 4.28g Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Oregano
Net carbs 3.09g 26.42g Oregano
Carbs 3.09g 68.92g Oregano
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Oregano
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 270mg Oregano
Calcium 710mg 1597mg Oregano
Potassium 76mg 1260mg Oregano
Iron 0.14mg 36.8mg Oregano
Sugar 0.48g 4.09g Cheese
Fiber 0g 42.5g Oregano
Copper 0.03mg 0.633mg Oregano
Zinc 3.64mg 2.69mg Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 148mg Cheese
Sodium 653mg 25mg Oregano
Vitamin A 1242IU 1701IU Oregano
Vitamin A 330µg 85µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 18.26mg Oregano
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 4.99mg Oregano
Selenium 28.5µg 4.5µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.177mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.528mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 4.64mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 1.044mg Oregano
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 621.7µg Oregano
Folate 27µg 237µg Oregano
Trans Fat 0.917g 0g Oregano
Choline 16.5mg 32.3mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 18.867g 1.551g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 0.716g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 1.369g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.203mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.322mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.441mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.78mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.5mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.127mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.449mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.585mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.144mg Cheese
Fructose 0g 1.13g Oregano
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
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
33%
Cheese
213%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 628mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.316g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.