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Fenugreek vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fenugreek and oregano?

  • Fenugreek is richer in copper and phosphorus, while oregano is higher in manganese, calcium, fiber, folate, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and magnesium.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for manganese is 164% higher.
  • Oregano has 2 times less phosphorus than fenugreek. Fenugreek has 296mg of phosphorus, while oregano has 148mg.

We used Spices, fenugreek seed and Spices, oregano, dried types in this comparison.

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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 136% 53% 68% 1257% 370% 68% 127% 8.7% 160% 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 more CopperCopper +75.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +807.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +306.4%
~equal in Iron ~36.8mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.69mg

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 10% 1% 0% 0% 81% 84% 31% 0% 138% 0% 0% 43% 0%
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 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74%
Contains more FolateFolate +315.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 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 +155.6%
Contains more FatsFats +49.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.1%
Contains more WaterWater +12.3%
Contains more OtherOther +131.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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
~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.
Fenugreek 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Oregano DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 518%
Manganese 1.228mg 4.99mg 164%
Calcium 176mg 1597mg 142%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 122%
Fiber 24.6g 42.5g 72%
Copper 1.11mg 0.633mg 53%
Folate 57µg 237µg 45%
Iron 33.53mg 36.8mg 41%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 1.044mg 34%
Protein 23g 9g 28%
Phosphorus 296mg 148mg 21%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 4.64mg 19%
Magnesium 191mg 270mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 18%
Potassium 770mg 1260mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.528mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.177mg 12%
Vitamin A 3µg 85µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 9%
Choline 32.3mg 6%
Carbs 58.35g 68.92g 4%
Calories 323kcal 265kcal 3%
Fats 6.41g 4.28g 3%
Selenium 6.3µg 4.5µg 3%
Zinc 2.5mg 2.69mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 2%
Sodium 67mg 25mg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Vitamin C 3mg 2.3mg 1%
Net carbs 33.75g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Saturated fat 1.46g 1.551g 0%
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.203mg 0%
Threonine 0.898mg 0.322mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.441mg 0%
Leucine 1.757mg 0.78mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0.5mg 0%
Methionine 0.338mg 0.127mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.449mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 0.585mg 0%
Histidine 0.668mg 0.144mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek 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
30%
Fenugreek
208%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.