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Oregano vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Oregano and Chicken meat?

  • Oregano has more Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin E , Copper, Magnesium, Folate, and Vitamin B6 than Chicken meat.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 516% higher.

We used Spices, oregano, dried and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
Oregano
Oregano
8
:
2
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains more Calcium +10546.7%
Contains more Iron +2820.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1073.9%
Contains more Potassium +465%
Contains less Sodium -69.5%
Contains more Zinc +38.7%
Contains more Copper +859.1%
Contains more Manganese +24850%
Contains more Phosphorus +23%
Contains more Selenium +431.1%
Oregano
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Chicken meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Contains more Calcium +10546.7%
Contains more Iron +2820.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1073.9%
Contains more Potassium +465%
Contains less Sodium -69.5%
Contains more Zinc +38.7%
Contains more Copper +859.1%
Contains more Manganese +24850%
Contains more Phosphorus +23%
Contains more Selenium +431.1%

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
Oregano
8
:
3
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains more Vitamin A +956.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +6663%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161%
Contains more Folate +4640%
Contains more Vitamin K +25804.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Oregano
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%
Chicken meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +956.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +6663%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161%
Contains more Folate +4640%
Contains more Vitamin K +25804.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oregano
Oregano
2
:
3
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +203.3%
Contains more Fats +217.8%
Contains more Water +498.7%
Oregano
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
Chicken meat
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +203.3%
Contains more Fats +217.8%
Contains more Water +498.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oregano
Oregano
1
:
2
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +645.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.9%
Oregano
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
Chicken meat
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +645.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oregano Chicken meat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Chicken meat Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 0g Oregano
Protein 9g 27.3g Chicken meat
Fats 4.28g 13.6g Chicken meat
Carbs 68.92g 0g Oregano
Calories 265kcal 239kcal Oregano
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g 0g Chicken meat
Fiber 42.5g 0g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 15mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 1.26mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 23mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 182mg Chicken meat
Potassium 1260mg 223mg Oregano
Sodium 25mg 82mg Oregano
Zinc 2.69mg 1.94mg Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 0.066mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 0.02mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 23.9µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 1701IU 161IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 48µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0.27mg Oregano
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Chicken meat
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.063mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.168mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 8.487mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 1.03mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.4mg Oregano
Folate 237µg 5µg Oregano
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Chicken meat
Vitamin K 621.7µg 2.4µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.305mg Chicken meat
Threonine 0.322mg 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 0.441mg 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 0.78mg 1.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 0.5mg 2.223mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.127mg 0.726mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 0.585mg 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.144mg 0.802mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 3.79g Oregano
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 5.34g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 2.97g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oregano Chicken meat
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.239g)
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?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $3.6)

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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.