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Oregano vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oregano and Chestnut different?

  • Oregano is richer in Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, while Chestnut is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Oregano covers your daily need of Iron 438% more than Chestnut.
  • Oregano contains 35 times more Calcium than Chestnut. Oregano contains 1597mg of Calcium, while Chestnut contains 46mg.

Spices, oregano, dried and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed types were used in this article.

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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
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Contains more Calcium +3371.7%
Contains more Iron +2027.2%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.5%
Contains more Potassium +76.2%
Contains more Zinc +976%
Contains more Copper +34.1%
Contains more Manganese +484.3%
Equal in Sodium - 27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Contains more Calcium +3371.7%
Contains more Iron +2027.2%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.5%
Contains more Potassium +76.2%
Contains more Zinc +976%
Contains more Copper +34.1%
Contains more Manganese +484.3%
Equal in Sodium - 27

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +9905.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +534.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +191.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.1%
Contains more Folate +523.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1060.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 103% 366% 0% 8% 45% 122% 87% 56% 241% 178% 0% 1555%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +9905.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +534.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +191.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.1%
Contains more Folate +523.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1060.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +350%
Contains more Fats +210.1%
Contains more Carbs +148.3%
Contains more Other +1008.5%
Contains more Water +586.3%
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +350%
Contains more Fats +210.1%
Contains more Carbs +148.3%
Contains more Other +1008.5%
Contains more Water +586.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Chestnut Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 27.76g Chestnut
Protein 9g 2g Oregano
Fats 4.28g 1.38g Oregano
Carbs 68.92g 27.76g Oregano
Calories 265kcal 131kcal Oregano
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g Chestnut
Fiber 42.5g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 46mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 1.73mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 54mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 99mg Oregano
Potassium 1260mg 715mg Oregano
Sodium 25mg 27mg Oregano
Zinc 2.69mg 0.25mg Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 0.472mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 0.854mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg Oregano
Vitamin A 1701IU 17IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 1µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 26.7mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.148mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.104mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 0.731mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.316mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.233mg Oregano
Folate 237µg 38µg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.022mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg 0.071mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.079mg Oregano
Leucine 0.78mg 0.118mg Oregano
Lysine 0.5mg 0.118mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg 0.047mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.084mg Oregano
Valine 0.585mg 0.112mg Oregano
Histidine 0.144mg 0.055mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 0.26g Chestnut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 0.476g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.545g Oregano
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oregano Chestnut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
230%
Oregano
22%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.291g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chestnut
Chestnut is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.