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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% 6.5% 41% 144% 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% 102% 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 +1475%
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 Opinion
Calories 208kcal 265kcal Oregano
Protein 24.62g 9g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 4.28g Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Oregano
Net carbs 0g 26.42g Oregano
Carbs 0g 68.92g Oregano
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Oregano
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 270mg Oregano
Calcium 382mg 1597mg Oregano
Potassium 397mg 1260mg Oregano
Iron 2.92mg 36.8mg Oregano
Sugar 0g 4.09g Sardine
Fiber 0g 42.5g Oregano
Copper 0.186mg 0.633mg Oregano
Zinc 1.31mg 2.69mg Oregano
Phosphorus 490mg 148mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 25mg Oregano
Vitamin A 108IU 1701IU Oregano
Vitamin A 32µg 85µg Oregano
Vitamin E 2.04mg 18.26mg Oregano
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 4.99mg Oregano
Selenium 52.7µg 4.5µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.177mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.528mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 4.64mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 1.044mg Oregano
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 621.7µg Oregano
Folate 10µg 237µg Oregano
Choline 75mg 32.3mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 1.551g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.716g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 1.369g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.203mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.322mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.441mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 0.78mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.5mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.127mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.449mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.585mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.144mg Sardine
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
124%
Sardine
213%
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.