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Oregano vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between oregano and balsamic vinegar?

  • Oregano has more iron, manganese, calcium, copper, magnesium, vitamin A, potassium, zinc, and phosphorus than balsamic vinegar.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for iron is 451% higher.
  • Balsamic vinegar is lower in saturated fat.
  • Balsamic vinegar has a higher glycemic index (50) than oregano (5).

We used Spices, oregano, dried and Vinegar, balsamic types in this comparison.

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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 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5814.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1025%
Contains more IronIron +5011.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +2334.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +3262.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +678.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3709.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~23mg

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
11
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1736.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +304.7%
Contains more OtherOther +30.5%
Contains more WaterWater +669.9%

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
51% 49%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 7.57 g
Fructose: 7.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +298.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +553.1%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Balsamic vinegar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Balsamic vinegar DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 518%
Iron 36.8mg 0.72mg 451%
Manganese 4.99mg 0.131mg 211%
Fiber 42.5g 170%
Calcium 1597mg 27mg 157%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 122%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 80%
Copper 0.633mg 0.026mg 67%
Magnesium 270mg 12mg 61%
Folate 237µg 59%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 41%
Potassium 1260mg 112mg 34%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 29%
Zinc 2.69mg 0.08mg 24%
Phosphorus 148mg 19mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 18%
Carbs 68.92g 17.03g 17%
Protein 9g 0.49g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 9%
Calories 265kcal 88kcal 9%
Vitamin A 85µg 0µg 9%
Selenium 4.5µg 8%
Fructose 1.13g 7.38g 8%
Saturated fat 1.551g 0g 7%
Fats 4.28g 0g 7%
Choline 32.3mg 6%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 2%
Net carbs 26.42g 17.03g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 14.95g N/A
Sodium 25mg 23mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Oregano Balsamic vinegar
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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.551g)
Which food is cheaper?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/nutrients
  2. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.