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Oregano vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Oregano and Barley

  • Oregano has more Vitamin K, Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin E , Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Folate, while Barley has more Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 516% higher.
  • Barley contains 48 times less Calcium than Oregano. Oregano contains 1597mg of Calcium, while Barley contains 33mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, oregano, dried and Barley, hulled.

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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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Barley
Contains more Calcium +4739.4%
Contains more Iron +922.2%
Contains more Magnesium +103%
Contains more Potassium +178.8%
Contains more Copper +27.1%
Contains more Manganese +156.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.4%
Contains less Sodium -52%
Contains more Selenium +737.8%
Equal in Zinc - 2.77
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 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Contains more Calcium +4739.4%
Contains more Iron +922.2%
Contains more Magnesium +103%
Contains more Potassium +178.8%
Contains more Copper +27.1%
Contains more Manganese +156.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.4%
Contains less Sodium -52%
Contains more Selenium +737.8%
Equal in Zinc - 2.77

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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Barley
Contains more Vitamin A +7631.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +3103.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.3%
Contains more Folate +1147.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +28159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +265%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.604
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 2% 12% 0% 0% 162% 66% 87% 17% 74% 15% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +7631.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +3103.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.3%
Contains more Folate +1147.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +28159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +265%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.604

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Barley
Contains more Fats +86.1%
Contains more Other +242.2%
Contains more Protein +38.7%
Equal in Carbs - 73.48
Equal in Water - 9.44
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
12% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 12.48 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 73.48 g
Water: 9.44 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Fats +86.1%
Contains more Other +242.2%
Contains more Protein +38.7%
Equal in Carbs - 73.48
Equal in Water - 9.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Barley
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.9%
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.108 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Barley Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 56.18g Barley
Protein 9g 12.48g Barley
Fats 4.28g 2.3g Oregano
Carbs 68.92g 73.48g Barley
Calories 265kcal 354kcal Barley
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g 0.8g Barley
Fiber 42.5g 17.3g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 33mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 3.6mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 133mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 264mg Barley
Potassium 1260mg 452mg Oregano
Sodium 25mg 12mg Barley
Zinc 2.69mg 2.77mg Barley
Copper 0.633mg 0.498mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 1.943mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 37.7µg Barley
Vitamin A 1701IU 22IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 1µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0.57mg Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.646mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.285mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 4.604mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.282mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.318mg Oregano
Folate 237µg 19µg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg 2.2µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.208mg Barley
Threonine 0.322mg 0.424mg Barley
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.456mg Barley
Leucine 0.78mg 0.848mg Barley
Lysine 0.5mg 0.465mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg 0.24mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.7mg Barley
Valine 0.585mg 0.612mg Barley
Histidine 0.144mg 0.281mg Barley
Saturated Fat 1.551g 0.482g Barley
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 0.295g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 1.108g Oregano
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oregano Barley
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
110%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.069g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
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. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170283/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.