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Oregano vs. Almond — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oregano and Almond different?

  • Oregano is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Folate, while Almond is higher in Vitamin E , Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Oregano covers your daily need of Vitamin K 518% more than Almond.
  • Oregano contains 10 times more Iron than Almond. Oregano contains 36.8mg of Iron, while Almond contains 3.71mg.

Spices, oregano, dried and Nuts, almonds 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.
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Almond
Contains more Calcium +493.7%
Contains more Iron +891.9%
Contains more Potassium +71.9%
Contains more Manganese +129%
Contains more Phosphorus +225%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +16%
Contains more Copper +62.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 270
Equal in Selenium - 4.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Contains more Calcium +493.7%
Contains more Iron +891.9%
Contains more Potassium +71.9%
Contains more Manganese +129%
Contains more Phosphorus +225%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +16%
Contains more Copper +62.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 270
Equal in Selenium - 4.1

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.
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Almond
Contains more Vitamin A +84950%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +662%
Contains more Folate +438.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 103% 366% 0% 8% 45% 122% 87% 56% 241% 178% 0% 1555%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +84950%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +662%
Contains more Folate +438.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Almond
Contains more Carbs +219.8%
Contains more Water +125.2%
Contains more Other +165.9%
Contains more Protein +135%
Contains more Fats +1066.6%
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more Carbs +219.8%
Contains more Water +125.2%
Contains more Other +165.9%
Contains more Protein +135%
Contains more Fats +1066.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Almond
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4306.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +800.6%
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4306.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +800.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Almond
Contains more Glucose +1017.6%
Contains more Fructose +927.3%
Contains more Galactose +114.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +334.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more Glucose +1017.6%
Contains more Fructose +927.3%
Contains more Galactose +114.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +334.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Almond Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 9.05g Oregano
Protein 9g 21.15g Almond
Fats 4.28g 49.93g Almond
Carbs 68.92g 21.55g Oregano
Calories 265kcal 579kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 1.13g 0.11g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g 4.35g Oregano
Fiber 42.5g 12.5g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 269mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 3.71mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 270mg
Phosphorus 148mg 481mg Almond
Potassium 1260mg 733mg Oregano
Sodium 25mg 1mg Almond
Zinc 2.69mg 3.12mg Almond
Copper 0.633mg 1.031mg Almond
Manganese 4.99mg 2.179mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 4.1µg Oregano
Vitamin A 1701IU 2IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 0µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.205mg Almond
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 1.138mg Almond
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 3.618mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.471mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.137mg Oregano
Folate 237µg 44µg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg 0µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.322mg 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 0.78mg 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.5mg 0.568mg Almond
Methionine 0.127mg 0.157mg Almond
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.585mg 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.144mg 0.539mg Almond
Trans Fat 0g 0.015g Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 3.802g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 31.551g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 12.329g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g 0.003g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oregano Almond
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
230%
Oregano
82%
Almond
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
142%
Almond

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.251g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond
Almond is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/nutrients
  2. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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