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Oregano vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between oregano and parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Oregano has more vitamin K, iron, manganese, fiber, vitamin E, and vitamin B6, while parmigiano-Reggiano has more vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 517% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in oregano is lower.
  • Oregano has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of oregano is 5, while the glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is 27.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, oregano, dried and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.

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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 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +610.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +908%
Contains more IronIron +3988.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +166%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5770.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +392.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +293.3%

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.
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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10641.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +510.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3970.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +183.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2030.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +36470.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +2270%
Contains more CholineCholine +56%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.486mg

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
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4930.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +122.2%
Contains more FatsFats +367.3%
Contains more WaterWater +409.6%
~equal in Other ~8.03g

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +196.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +751.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 1.7µg 517%
Iron 36.8mg 0.9mg 449%
Manganese 4.99mg 0.085mg 213%
Fiber 42.5g 0g 170%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0.17mg 121%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.26µg 94%
Phosphorus 148mg 729mg 83%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.049mg 77%
Sodium 25mg 1529mg 65%
Folate 237µg 10µg 57%
Magnesium 270mg 38mg 55%
Saturated fat 1.551g 13.317g 53%
Calcium 1597mg 1109mg 49%
Copper 0.633mg 0.238mg 44%
Potassium 1260mg 125mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 0.114mg 28%
Selenium 4.5µg 17.7µg 24%
Fats 4.28g 20g 24%
Carbs 68.92g 1.37g 23%
Protein 9g 20g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 6.098g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.325mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.029mg 12%
Zinc 2.69mg 3.87mg 11%
Vitamin A 85µg 160µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.462g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.486mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Choline 32.3mg 20.7mg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Calories 265kcal 265kcal 0%
Net carbs 26.42g 1.37g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 1.604mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 0.752mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oregano Parmigiano-Reggiano
Low Calories diet Equal
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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 1504mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.766g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.