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Oregano vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Oregano and Cheese?

  • Oregano has more Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin E, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Magnesium than Cheese.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 516% higher.
  • Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Spices, oregano, dried and Cheese, cheddar 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%
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +124.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1557.9%
Contains more IronIron +26185.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2010%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18381.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +207.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +533.3%

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% 102% 365% 0% 44% 122% 87% 55% 241% 0% 1554% 178% 18%
Cheese
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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 0% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +37%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2471.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +510.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7764.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1481.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25804.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +777.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2130.4%
Contains more OtherOther +112.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +154.1%
Contains more FatsFats +678.3%
Contains more WaterWater +272.8%

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
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1191.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.421g

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
Cheese
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54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +630.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +50%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~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 Cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Cheese Opinion
Calories 265kcal 404kcal Cheese
Protein 9g 22.87g Cheese
Fats 4.28g 33.31g Cheese
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Oregano
Net carbs 26.42g 3.09g Oregano
Carbs 68.92g 3.09g Oregano
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Oregano
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 270mg 27mg Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 710mg Oregano
Potassium 1260mg 76mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 0.14mg Oregano
Sugar 4.09g 0.48g Cheese
Fiber 42.5g 0g Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 0.03mg Oregano
Zinc 2.69mg 3.64mg Cheese
Phosphorus 148mg 455mg Cheese
Sodium 25mg 653mg Oregano
Vitamin A 1701IU 1242IU Oregano
Vitamin A 85µg 330µg Cheese
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0.71mg Oregano
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 4.99mg 0.027mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 28.5µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.029mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.428mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 0.059mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.41mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.066mg Oregano
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheese
Vitamin K 621.7µg 2.4µg Oregano
Folate 237µg 27µg Oregano
Trans Fat 0g 0.917g Oregano
Choline 32.3mg 16.5mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 18.867g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 9.246g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 1.421g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 0.322mg 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 0.441mg 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 0.78mg 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 0.5mg 1.025mg Cheese
Methionine 0.127mg 0.547mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 1.074mg Cheese
Valine 0.585mg 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.144mg 0.547mg Cheese
Fructose 1.13g 0g Oregano
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oregano Cheese
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
33%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 628mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.316g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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