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Chocolate cake vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate cake and Oregano different?

  • Oregano is higher than Chocolate cake in Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Folate, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Oregano covers your daily need of Iron 440% more than Chocolate cake.

Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Spices, oregano, dried types were used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Selenium +164.4%
Contains more Calcium +2561.7%
Contains more Iron +2185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +743.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.6%
Contains more Potassium +800%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +289.9%
Contains more Copper +205.8%
Contains more Manganese +1682.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Contains more Selenium +164.4%
Contains more Calcium +2561.7%
Contains more Iron +2185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +743.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.6%
Contains more Potassium +800%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +289.9%
Contains more Copper +205.8%
Contains more Manganese +1682.1%

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.
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Oregano
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1115%
Contains more Vitamin C +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +308.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2446.3%
Contains more Folate +777.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 103% 366% 0% 8% 45% 122% 87% 56% 241% 178% 0% 1555%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1115%
Contains more Vitamin C +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +308.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2446.3%
Contains more Folate +777.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +252.8%
Contains more Water +145.7%
Contains more Protein +69.8%
Contains more Carbs +29.1%
Contains more Other +337.2%
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 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 Fats +252.8%
Contains more Water +145.7%
Contains more Protein +69.8%
Contains more Carbs +29.1%
Contains more Other +337.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +743.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +743.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Oregano Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 26.42g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 9g Oregano
Fats 15.1g 4.28g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 68.92g Oregano
Calories 371kcal 265kcal Chocolate cake
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 42.5g Oregano
Calcium 60mg 1597mg Oregano
Iron 1.61mg 36.8mg Oregano
Magnesium 32mg 270mg Oregano
Phosphorus 106mg 148mg Oregano
Potassium 140mg 1260mg Oregano
Sodium 315mg 25mg Oregano
Zinc 0.69mg 2.69mg Oregano
Copper 0.207mg 0.633mg Oregano
Manganese 0.28mg 4.99mg Oregano
Selenium 11.9µg 4.5µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 1701IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 85µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg Oregano
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2.3mg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.177mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.528mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 4.64mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 1.044mg Oregano
Folate 27µg 237µg Oregano
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 621.7µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.203mg Oregano
Threonine 0.202mg 0.322mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.441mg Oregano
Leucine 0.407mg 0.78mg Oregano
Lysine 0.268mg 0.5mg Oregano
Methionine 0.116mg 0.127mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.449mg Oregano
Valine 0.283mg 0.585mg Oregano
Histidine 0.12mg 0.144mg Oregano
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 5.43g 1.551g Oregano
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0.716g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 1.369g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Oregano
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
Chocolate cake
230%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.879g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake 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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.