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Oregano vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are oregano and almonds different?

  • Oregano is richer in vitamin K, iron, calcium, manganese, fiber, vitamin B6, and folate, while almonds are higher in vitamin E, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Oregano covers your daily need for vitamin K, 518% more than almonds.
  • Oregano contains 10 times more iron than almonds. Oregano contains 36.8mg of iron, while almonds contain 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +493.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.9%
Contains more IronIron +891.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +129%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +16%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +225%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
~equal in Magnesium ~270mg
~equal in Selenium ~4.1µg

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 7.7% 28% 365% 0% 44% 122% 87% 55% 241% 0% 1554% 178% 18%
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% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +662%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +438.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +219.8%
Contains more WaterWater +125.2%
Contains more OtherOther +165.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +135%
Contains more FatsFats +1066.6%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 GlucoseGlucose +1017.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +927.3%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +114.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +334.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Almonds DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 0µg 518%
Iron 36.8mg 3.71mg 414%
Calcium 1597mg 269mg 133%
Manganese 4.99mg 2.179mg 122%
Fiber 42.5g 12.5g 120%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 31.551g 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 12.329g 73%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.137mg 70%
Fats 4.28g 49.93g 70%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 25.63mg 49%
Folate 237µg 44µg 48%
Phosphorus 148mg 481mg 48%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 1.138mg 47%
Copper 0.633mg 1.031mg 44%
Protein 9g 21.15g 24%
Potassium 1260mg 733mg 16%
Carbs 68.92g 21.55g 16%
Calories 265kcal 579kcal 16%
Saturated fat 1.551g 3.802g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.471mg 9%
Vitamin A 85µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 3.618mg 6%
Zinc 2.69mg 3.12mg 4%
Choline 32.3mg 52.1mg 4%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.205mg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 0.11g 1%
Sodium 25mg 1mg 1%
Selenium 4.5µg 4.1µg 1%
Net carbs 26.42g 9.05g N/A
Magnesium 270mg 270mg 0%
Sugar 4.09g 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 0.539mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oregano Almonds
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
208%
Oregano
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
142%
Almonds

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 contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Almonds
Almonds is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Almonds - 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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