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Oatmeal vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between oatmeal and oregano

  • The amount of vitamin K, iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, copper, magnesium, vitamin B6, and folate in oregano is higher than in oatmeal.
  • Oregano covers your daily vitamin K needs 518% more than oatmeal.
  • Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of oatmeal is 79, while the glycemic index of oregano is 5.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +938.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1896.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1965.6%
Contains more IronIron +517.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +859.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +333.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +794.3%
~equal in Selenium ~4.5µg

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% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
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 AVitamin A +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25985.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +260%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +155325%
Contains more FolateFolate +438.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +587.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 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 +746.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +279.7%
Contains more FatsFats +214.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +490.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1280.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 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 -85.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +83.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +221.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 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 +213.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0.15g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Oregano DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.4µg 621.7µg 518%
Iron 5.96mg 36.8mg 386%
Manganese 0.558mg 4.99mg 193%
Fiber 1.7g 42.5g 163%
Calcium 80mg 1597mg 152%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 18.26mg 121%
Copper 0.066mg 0.633mg 63%
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 1.044mg 58%
Magnesium 26mg 270mg 58%
Folate 44µg 237µg 48%
Potassium 61mg 1260mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.528mg 24%
Carbs 11.67g 68.92g 19%
Zinc 0.62mg 2.69mg 19%
Protein 2.37g 9g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.921mg 12%
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 4.64mg 10%
Calories 68kcal 265kcal 10%
Phosphorus 77mg 148mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.177mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 1.369g 6%
Saturated fat 0.226g 1.551g 6%
Vitamin A 130µg 85µg 5%
Choline 4.7mg 32.3mg 5%
Starch 10.37g 4%
Fats 1.36g 4.28g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Fructose 0g 1.13g 1%
Sodium 49mg 25mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.391g 0.716g 1%
Selenium 5µg 4.5µg 1%
Net carbs 9.97g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 0.46g 4.09g N/A
Trans fat 0.003g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.203mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0.322mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0.441mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 0.78mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 0.5mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0.127mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 0.585mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 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
Oatmeal 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
26%
Oatmeal
208%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
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 lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.325g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.