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Asparagus vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are asparagus and oregano different?

  • Oregano is higher than asparagus in vitamin K, iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, vitamin B6, magnesium, copper, and folate.
  • Oregano covers your daily need for vitamin K, 483% more than asparagus.
  • Asparagus has a higher glycemic index (32) than oregano (5).

Asparagus, raw and Spices, oregano, dried types were used in this article.

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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 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
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 less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1828.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6554.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +523.8%
Contains more IronIron +1619.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +234.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +398.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +184.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3058.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.7%

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.
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 19% 13% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Oregano
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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 +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1515.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +274.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +374.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +236.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1047.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1394.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +355.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +101.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 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 WaterWater +838.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +309.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3466.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1676.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1256.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2638%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 35% 53%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.23 g
Glucose: 0.65 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
22% 46% 28% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.91 g
Glucose: 1.9 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.15 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +295.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +192.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +13%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Oregano DV% diff.
Vitamin K 41.6µg 621.7µg 483%
Iron 2.14mg 36.8mg 433%
Manganese 0.158mg 4.99mg 210%
Fiber 2.1g 42.5g 162%
Calcium 24mg 1597mg 157%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 18.26mg 114%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 1.044mg 73%
Magnesium 14mg 270mg 61%
Copper 0.189mg 0.633mg 49%
Folate 52µg 237µg 46%
Potassium 202mg 1260mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.528mg 30%
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 4.64mg 23%
Carbs 3.88g 68.92g 22%
Zinc 0.54mg 2.69mg 20%
Phosphorus 52mg 148mg 14%
Protein 2.2g 9g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.921mg 13%
Calories 20kcal 265kcal 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 1.369g 9%
Saturated fat 0.04g 1.551g 7%
Fats 0.12g 4.28g 6%
Vitamin A 38µg 85µg 5%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 2.3mg 4%
Selenium 2.3µg 4.5µg 4%
Choline 16mg 32.3mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.177mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.716g 2%
Sodium 2mg 25mg 1%
Net carbs 1.78g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 1.88g 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.203mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0.322mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.441mg 0%
Leucine 0.128mg 0.78mg 0%
Lysine 0.104mg 0.5mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.127mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0.115mg 0.585mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.144mg 0%
Fructose 1g 1.13g 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
Asparagus 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
25%
Asparagus
208%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.511g)
Which food is cheaper?
Asparagus
Asparagus is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.