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Oregano vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between oregano and cream cheese

  • Oregano is richer than cream cheese in vitamin K, iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, vitamin B6, copper, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for oregano is 516% higher.
  • Oregano contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Spices, oregano, dried and Cheese, cream.

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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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1546.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +854.5%
Contains more IronIron +33354.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +3416.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +438%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45263.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.1%

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% 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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2023.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +669.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4998.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1764.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +29504.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +2533.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +262.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1148.6%
Contains more OtherOther +519.7%
Contains more FatsFats +704.7%
Contains more WaterWater +429.9%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1144%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.483g

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
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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 Cream cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Cream cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 2.1µg 516%
Iron 36.8mg 0.11mg 459%
Manganese 4.99mg 0.011mg 216%
Fiber 42.5g 0g 170%
Calcium 1597mg 97mg 150%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0.86mg 116%
Saturated fat 1.551g 20.213g 85%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.056mg 76%
Copper 0.633mg 0.018mg 68%
Magnesium 270mg 9mg 62%
Folate 237µg 9µg 57%
Fats 4.28g 34.44g 46%
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg 34%
Potassium 1260mg 132mg 33%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 0.091mg 28%
Vitamin A 85µg 308µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.23mg 23%
Carbs 68.92g 5.52g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 8.907g 20%
Zinc 2.69mg 0.5mg 20%
Sodium 25mg 314mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.023mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.517mg 8%
Selenium 4.5µg 8.6µg 7%
Phosphorus 148mg 107mg 6%
Protein 9g 6.15g 6%
Calories 265kcal 350kcal 4%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Fructose 1.13g 0g 1%
Choline 32.3mg 27.2mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 1.483g 1%
Net carbs 26.42g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oregano Cream 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
208%
Oregano
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.662g)
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 Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients

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

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