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Muffin vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between muffin and oregano

  • Muffin contains less vitamin K, iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, vitamin B6, copper, magnesium, and folate than oregano.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 485% higher.
  • Oregano has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of oregano is 5, while the glycemic index of muffin is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
Muffin
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
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 SeleniumSelenium +82.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3529.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +941.3%
Contains more IronIron +2730.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +955%
Contains more ZincZinc +627%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1011.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~148mg

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.
Muffin
3
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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +304.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1020.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +223.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +227.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2510%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1486%
Contains more FolateFolate +393.8%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.177mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 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 FatsFats +275.5%
Contains more WaterWater +151.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +100.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30%
Contains more OtherOther +431.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 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 +573.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +491.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
5
34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2978%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +54.5%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~1.13g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Oregano DV% diff.
Vitamin K 39.2µg 621.7µg 485%
Iron 1.3mg 36.8mg 444%
Manganese 0.449mg 4.99mg 197%
Fiber 1.1g 42.5g 166%
Calcium 44mg 1597mg 155%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 18.26mg 111%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 1.044mg 77%
Copper 0.06mg 0.633mg 64%
Magnesium 10mg 270mg 62%
Folate 48µg 237µg 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.369g 45%
Potassium 121mg 1260mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.528mg 28%
Zinc 0.37mg 2.69mg 21%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 4.64mg 20%
Fats 16.07g 4.28g 18%
Sodium 336mg 25mg 14%
Choline 92.5mg 32.3mg 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.716g 10%
Protein 4.49g 9g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.921mg 9%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin A 21µg 85µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Selenium 8.2µg 4.5µg 7%
Saturated fat 2.844g 1.551g 6%
Calories 375kcal 265kcal 6%
Carbs 53g 68.92g 5%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2.3mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.177mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 4.09g N/A
Phosphorus 146mg 148mg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.203mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.322mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.441mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.78mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.5mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.127mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.585mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.144mg 0%
Fructose 1.21g 1.13g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.621g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin 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%
Muffin
208%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.293g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $4.6)

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.