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Oregano vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Oregano and Caper

  • Caper contains less Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Folate than Oregano.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 498% higher.
  • Caper contains 64 times less Manganese than Oregano. Oregano contains 4.99mg of Manganese, while Caper contains 0.078mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Oregano is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, oregano, dried and Capers, canned.

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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.
Oregano
10
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%
Caper
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 12% 3.5% 63% 125% 8.7% 4.3% 306% 10% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +718.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3892.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3050%
Contains more IronIron +2103.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +740.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1380%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6297.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +275%

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
10
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% 102% 365% 0% 44% 122% 87% 55% 241% 0% 1554% 178% 18%
Caper
1
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 14% 8.3% 18% 0% 4.5% 32% 12% 1.6% 5.3% 0% 62% 17% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1132.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1975%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +883.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +279.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +611.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4439.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2427.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +930.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +396.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +87%
~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
Caper
2
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +281.4%
Contains more FatsFats +397.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1309.4%
Contains more WaterWater +744.4%
~equal in Other ~8.04g

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
Caper
1
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.304 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1036.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +350.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Caper Opinion
Calories 265kcal 23kcal Oregano
Protein 9g 2.36g Oregano
Fats 4.28g 0.86g Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 4.3mg Caper
Net carbs 26.42g 1.69g Oregano
Carbs 68.92g 4.89g Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 33mg Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 40mg Oregano
Potassium 1260mg 40mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 1.67mg Oregano
Sugar 4.09g 0.41g Caper
Fiber 42.5g 3.2g Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 0.374mg Oregano
Zinc 2.69mg 0.32mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 10mg Oregano
Sodium 25mg 2348mg Oregano
Vitamin A 1701IU 138IU Oregano
Vitamin A 85µg 7µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0.88mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 0.078mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 1.2µg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.018mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.139mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 0.652mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.027mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.023mg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg 24.6µg Oregano
Folate 237µg 23µg Oregano
Choline 32.3mg 6.5mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 0.233g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 0.063g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.304g Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.441mg Oregano
Leucine 0.78mg Oregano
Lysine 0.5mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.449mg Oregano
Valine 0.585mg Oregano
Histidine 0.144mg Oregano
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Caper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oregano Caper
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
213%
Oregano
14%
Caper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
56%
Caper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 2323mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caper
Caper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.318g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper
Caper 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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.