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Oregano vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between oregano and arrowroot

  • Oregano is richer in iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin B6, magnesium, copper, vitamin B2, and vitamin A, yet arrowroot is richer in folate.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for oregano is 432% higher.
  • Oregano contains 266 times more calcium than arrowroot. Oregano contains 1597mg of calcium, while arrowroot contains 6mg.
  • Oregano has a lower glycemic index than arrowroot.

Food types used in this article are Spices, oregano, dried and Arrowroot, raw.

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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 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +980%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26516.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +177.5%
Contains more IronIron +1557.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +423.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +327%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2767.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +542.9%
~equal in Sodium ~26mg

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.
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%
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 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +794.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +174.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +292.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.6%
~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
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +112.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2040%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +414.7%
Contains more OtherOther +454.2%
Contains more WaterWater +713.2%

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
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1388%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oregano Arrowroot
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 Oregano Arrowroot DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 518%
Iron 36.8mg 2.22mg 432%
Manganese 4.99mg 0.174mg 209%
Fiber 42.5g 1.3g 165%
Calcium 1597mg 6mg 159%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 122%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.266mg 60%
Magnesium 270mg 25mg 58%
Copper 0.633mg 0.121mg 57%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.059mg 36%
Folate 237µg 338µg 25%
Potassium 1260mg 454mg 24%
Carbs 68.92g 13.39g 19%
Zinc 2.69mg 0.63mg 19%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 1.693mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.292mg 13%
Protein 9g 4.24g 10%
Calories 265kcal 65kcal 10%
Vitamin A 85µg 1µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.092g 9%
Saturated fat 1.551g 0.039g 7%
Phosphorus 148mg 98mg 7%
Selenium 4.5µg 0.7µg 7%
Fats 4.28g 0.2g 6%
Choline 32.3mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.143mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 0.004g 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 1.9mg 0%
Net carbs 26.42g 12.09g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Sodium 25mg 26mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 0%
Histidine 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
Oregano Arrowroot
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
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.512g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot 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. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.