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Crab meat vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Crab meat and Oregano

  • Crab meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Copper, yet Oregano is richer in Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Crab meat is 479% higher.
  • Crab meat contains 9 times more Selenium than Oregano. Crab meat contains 40µg of Selenium, while Oregano contains 4.5µg.

Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +89.2%
Contains more Zinc +183.3%
Contains more Copper +86.7%
Contains more Selenium +788.9%
Contains more Calcium +2606.8%
Contains more Iron +4742.1%
Contains more Magnesium +328.6%
Contains more Potassium +380.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Manganese +12375%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 29% 45% 120% 24% 140% 208% 394% 6% 219%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.2%
Contains more Zinc +183.3%
Contains more Copper +86.7%
Contains more Selenium +788.9%
Contains more Calcium +2606.8%
Contains more Iron +4742.1%
Contains more Magnesium +328.6%
Contains more Potassium +380.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Manganese +12375%

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 C +230.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +5765.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +234%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +860%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +246.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +480%
Contains more Folate +364.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 26% 14% 13% 26% 24% 42% 39% 1438% 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 C +230.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +5765.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +234%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +860%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +246.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +480%
Contains more Folate +364.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +115%
Contains more Water +681%
Contains more Fats +177.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +404.5%
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 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 Protein +115%
Contains more Water +681%
Contains more Fats +177.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +404.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +287%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.4%
16% 22% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.133 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.536 g
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +287%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab meat Oregano Opinion
Net carbs 0g 26.42g Oregano
Protein 19.35g 9g Crab meat
Fats 1.54g 4.28g Oregano
Carbs 0g 68.92g Oregano
Calories 97kcal 265kcal Oregano
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g Crab meat
Fiber 0g 42.5g Oregano
Calcium 59mg 1597mg Oregano
Iron 0.76mg 36.8mg Oregano
Magnesium 63mg 270mg Oregano
Phosphorus 280mg 148mg Crab meat
Potassium 262mg 1260mg Oregano
Sodium 1072mg 25mg Oregano
Zinc 7.62mg 2.69mg Crab meat
Copper 1.182mg 0.633mg Crab meat
Manganese 0.04mg 4.99mg Oregano
Selenium 40µg 4.5µg Crab meat
Vitamin A 29IU 1701IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 85µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg Oregano
Vitamin C 7.6mg 2.3mg Crab meat
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.177mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.528mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 1.34mg 4.64mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 1.044mg Oregano
Folate 51µg 237µg Oregano
Vitamin B12 11.5µg 0µg Crab meat
Vitamin K 621.7µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.269mg 0.203mg Crab meat
Threonine 0.783mg 0.322mg Crab meat
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.441mg Crab meat
Leucine 1.536mg 0.78mg Crab meat
Lysine 1.684mg 0.5mg Crab meat
Methionine 0.545mg 0.127mg Crab meat
Phenylalanine 0.817mg 0.449mg Crab meat
Valine 0.91mg 0.585mg Crab meat
Histidine 0.393mg 0.144mg Crab meat
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 0.133g 1.551g Crab meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.118g 0g Crab meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.295g 0g Crab meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.031g 0g Crab meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 0.716g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.536g 1.369g Oregano
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab meat 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
135%
Crab meat
230%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Crab meat
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 1047mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Oregano
Oregano is cheaper (difference - $7.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.418g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/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.