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Chinese cuisine vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chinese cuisine and oregano

  • The amount of vitamin K, iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, vitamin B6, copper, magnesium, and folate in oregano is higher than in chinese cuisine.
  • Oregano covers your daily vitamin K needs 475% more than chinese cuisine.
  • Chinese cuisine has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chinese cuisine is 60, while the glycemic index of oregano is 5.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
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 SeleniumSelenium +48.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7159.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +517.6%
Contains more IronIron +3215.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1191.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3294.6%

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 39% 76% 16% 3% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
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 CVitamin C +404.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2126.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +436.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +860%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +251.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +548.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1111.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +426.7%
~equal in Choline ~32.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 +23.8%
Contains more WaterWater +693.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +845.4%
Contains more OtherOther +421.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +70%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +28.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +175.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +105.5%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Chinese cuisine Oregano
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Oregano Opinion
Calories 105kcal 265kcal Oregano
Protein 7.08g 9g Oregano
Fats 5.3g 4.28g Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg 2.3mg Chinese cuisine
Net carbs 5.79g 26.42g Oregano
Carbs 7.29g 68.92g Oregano
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Oregano
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 15mg 270mg Oregano
Calcium 22mg 1597mg Oregano
Potassium 204mg 1260mg Oregano
Iron 1.11mg 36.8mg Oregano
Sugar 2.41g 4.09g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 1.5g 42.5g Oregano
Copper 0.049mg 0.633mg Oregano
Zinc 1.5mg 2.69mg Oregano
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 76mg 148mg Oregano
Sodium 409mg 25mg Oregano
Vitamin A 1262IU 1701IU Oregano
Vitamin A 63µg 85µg Oregano
Vitamin E 0.82mg 18.26mg Oregano
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.147mg 4.99mg Oregano
Selenium 6.7µg 4.5µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.177mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.528mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 4.64mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 1.044mg Oregano
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg 621.7µg Oregano
Folate 45µg 237µg Oregano
Trans Fat 0.058g 0g Oregano
Choline 34.5mg 32.3mg Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 0.978g 1.551g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 0.716g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 1.369g Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.203mg Oregano
Threonine 0.313mg 0.322mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.441mg Oregano
Leucine 0.525mg 0.78mg Oregano
Lysine 0.552mg 0.5mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg 0.127mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.449mg Oregano
Valine 0.327mg 0.585mg Oregano
Histidine 0.207mg 0.144mg Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g 1.13g Oregano
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.621g Oregano
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine 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
37%
Chinese cuisine
213%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
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?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.573g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $4.6)

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.