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Cumin vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cumin and Oregano

  • Cumin has more Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, while Oregano has more Vitamin K, Fiber, Vitamin E , Manganese, Calcium, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 514% higher.
  • Oregano contains 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Cumin. Cumin contains 0.628mg of Vitamin B1, while Oregano contains 0.177mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, cumin seed 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.
Cumin
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +35.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.9%
Contains more IronIron +80.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +37%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +237.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +49.7%

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.
Cumin
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 26% 76% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
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 +234.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +448.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11413%
Contains more FolateFolate +2270%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.64mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
2
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 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 +97.9%
Contains more FatsFats +420.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.8%
Contains more WaterWater +23.2%
~equal in Other ~7.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
3
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 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 +1860.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +139.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~1.551g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Oregano Opinion
Calories 375kcal 265kcal Cumin
Protein 17.81g 9g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 4.28g Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 2.3mg Cumin
Net carbs 33.74g 26.42g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 68.92g Oregano
Magnesium 366mg 270mg Cumin
Calcium 931mg 1597mg Oregano
Potassium 1788mg 1260mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 36.8mg Cumin
Sugar 2.25g 4.09g Cumin
Fiber 10.5g 42.5g Oregano
Copper 0.867mg 0.633mg Cumin
Zinc 4.8mg 2.69mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 148mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 25mg Oregano
Vitamin A 1270IU 1701IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 85µg Oregano
Vitamin E 3.33mg 18.26mg Oregano
Manganese 3.333mg 4.99mg Oregano
Selenium 5.2µg 4.5µg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.177mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.528mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 4.64mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 1.044mg Oregano
Vitamin K 5.4µg 621.7µg Oregano
Folate 10µg 237µg Oregano
Choline 24.7mg 32.3mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.535g 1.551g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 0.716g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 1.369g Cumin
Tryptophan 0.203mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.441mg Oregano
Leucine 0.78mg Oregano
Lysine 0.5mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.449mg Oregano
Valine 0.585mg Oregano
Histidine 0.144mg Oregano
Fructose 1.13g 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
Cumin 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
48%
Cumin
213%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Cumin
Cumin is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.