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Coconut milk vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between coconut milk and oregano

  • Oregano is richer than coconut milk in vitamin K, iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, vitamin B6, magnesium, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for oregano is 518% higher.
  • Coconut milk contains 14 times more saturated fat than oregano. Coconut milk contains 21.14g of saturated fat, while oregano contains 1.551g.
  • Oregano has a lower glycemic index than coconut milk.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) 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 26% 4.8% 23% 62% 89% 18% 43% 2% 119% 34%
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 less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +629.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9881.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +379.1%
Contains more IronIron +2143.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +138%
Contains more ZincZinc +301.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +444.8%

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 9.3% 0% 3% 0% 6.5% 0% 14% 11% 7.6% 0% 0.25% 12% 4.6%
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 CVitamin C +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12073.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +580.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +510.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +403.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3063.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +621600%
Contains more FolateFolate +1381.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +280%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 24% 6% 68%
Protein: 2.29 g
Fats: 23.84 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 67.62 g
Other: 0.71 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 FatsFats +457%
Contains more WaterWater +581%
Contains more ProteinProtein +293%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1144%
Contains more OtherOther +1008.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 21.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.261 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 +41.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +424.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut milk Oregano DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.1µg 621.7µg 518%
Iron 1.64mg 36.8mg 440%
Manganese 0.916mg 4.99mg 177%
Fiber 2.2g 42.5g 161%
Calcium 16mg 1597mg 158%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 18.26mg 121%
Saturated fat 21.14g 1.551g 89%
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 1.044mg 78%
Folate 16µg 237µg 55%
Magnesium 37mg 270mg 55%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.528mg 41%
Copper 0.266mg 0.633mg 41%
Fats 23.84g 4.28g 30%
Potassium 263mg 1260mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.76mg 4.64mg 24%
Carbs 5.54g 68.92g 21%
Zinc 0.67mg 2.69mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.921mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.177mg 13%
Protein 2.29g 9g 13%
Vitamin A 0µg 85µg 9%
Phosphorus 100mg 148mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.261g 1.369g 7%
Choline 8.5mg 32.3mg 4%
Selenium 6.2µg 4.5µg 3%
Calories 230kcal 265kcal 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 0.716g 1%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 2.3mg 1%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 3.34g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 3.34g 4.09g N/A
Sodium 15mg 25mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.203mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0.322mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0.441mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 0.78mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 0.5mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0.127mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.116mg 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0.139mg 0.585mg 0%
Histidine 0.053mg 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
Coconut milk 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
5%
Coconut milk
208%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Coconut milk
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.589g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
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?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Coconut milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170172/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.