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Oregano vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between oregano and candy bar

  • Oregano is richer in vitamin K, iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, folate, magnesium, and vitamin A, yet candy bar is richer in vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11689% higher.
  • Oregano has a lower glycemic index than candy bar.

Food types used in this article are Spices, oregano, dried and Candies, peanut bar.

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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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1947.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +209.6%
Contains more IronIron +3693.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +301.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.1%
~equal in Selenium ~4.7µg

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +345.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +216%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14555.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.83mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~29.4mg

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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.4%
Contains more WaterWater +520.6%
Contains more OtherOther +337.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.2%
Contains more FatsFats +687.4%

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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2235.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +677.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 153mg 11689%
Vitamin K 621.7µg 0µg 518%
Iron 36.8mg 0.97mg 448%
Manganese 4.99mg 1.243mg 163%
Fiber 42.5g 4.1g 154%
Calcium 1597mg 78mg 152%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 4.1mg 94%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 10.65g 62%
Fats 4.28g 33.7g 45%
Folate 237µg 75µg 41%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 16.721g 40%
Magnesium 270mg 110mg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.14mg 30%
Potassium 1260mg 407mg 25%
Phosphorus 148mg 308mg 23%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 7.922mg 21%
Copper 0.633mg 0.774mg 16%
Saturated fat 1.551g 4.678g 14%
Protein 9g 15.5g 13%
Calories 265kcal 522kcal 13%
Zinc 2.69mg 3.94mg 11%
Vitamin A 85µg 0µg 9%
Carbs 68.92g 47.4g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.1mg 6%
Sodium 25mg 156mg 6%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.83mg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Choline 32.3mg 29.4mg 1%
Net carbs 26.42g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 42.22g N/A
Selenium 4.5µg 4.7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 0.385mg 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 Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.127g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.