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Sardine vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between sardine and oregano

  • Sardine is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium, yet oregano is higher in vitamin K, iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, vitamin B6, and folate.
  • Oregano covers your daily vitamin K needs 516% more than sardine.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +231.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1071.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +592.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +318.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +217.4%
Contains more IronIron +1160.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +240.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4520.4%

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 0% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +795.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +121.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +525.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23811.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2270%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +173.6%
Contains more FatsFats +167.5%
Contains more WaterWater +500.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +82.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 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 +440.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +276%
~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.
Sardine Oregano
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Oregano DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2.6µg 621.7µg 516%
Iron 2.92mg 36.8mg 424%
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Manganese 0.108mg 4.99mg 212%
Fiber 0g 42.5g 170%
Calcium 382mg 1597mg 122%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 18.26mg 108%
Selenium 52.7µg 4.5µg 88%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 1.044mg 67%
Folate 10µg 237µg 57%
Magnesium 39mg 270mg 55%
Copper 0.186mg 0.633mg 50%
Phosphorus 490mg 148mg 49%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Protein 24.62g 9g 31%
Potassium 397mg 1260mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 1.369g 25%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.528mg 23%
Carbs 0g 68.92g 23%
Zinc 1.31mg 2.69mg 13%
Sodium 307mg 25mg 12%
Fats 11.45g 4.28g 11%
Choline 75mg 32.3mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.177mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0.716g 8%
Vitamin A 32µg 85µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.921mg 6%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 4.64mg 4%
Calories 208kcal 265kcal 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 0g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.09g N/A
Saturated fat 1.528g 1.551g 0%
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.203mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.322mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.441mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0.78mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.5mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.127mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.449mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.585mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.144mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g N/A
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
Sardine 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
119%
Sardine
208%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 282mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Oregano
Oregano is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.