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Oregano vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between oregano and chives

  • Oregano has more iron, vitamin K, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, vitamin B6, and magnesium; however, chives are higher in vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • Oregano covers your daily need for iron, 440% more than chives.
  • Oregano has 87 times more vitamin E than chives. While oregano has 18.26mg of vitamin E, chives have only 0.21mg.
  • The glycemic index of chives is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, oregano, dried and Chives, raw.

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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%
Chives
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 28% 26% 60% 52% 15% 25% 0.39% 49% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +542.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1635.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +325.7%
Contains more IronIron +2200%
Contains more CopperCopper +303.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +380.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +155.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1237.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88%

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%
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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 194% 73% 4.2% 0% 20% 27% 12% 19% 32% 0% 532% 79% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8595.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +359.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +617.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +184.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +656.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +192.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +125.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +521.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2426.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +156.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
Chives
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3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +175.2%
Contains more FatsFats +486.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1484.4%
Contains more OtherOther +687%
Contains more WaterWater +812.9%

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
Chives
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29% 19% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.146 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.267 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +653.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +412.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Chives DV% diff.
Iron 36.8mg 1.6mg 440%
Vitamin K 621.7µg 212.7µg 341%
Manganese 4.99mg 0.373mg 201%
Fiber 42.5g 2.5g 160%
Calcium 1597mg 92mg 151%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0.21mg 120%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.138mg 70%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 58.1mg 62%
Magnesium 270mg 42mg 54%
Copper 0.633mg 0.157mg 53%
Folate 237µg 105µg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.115mg 32%
Potassium 1260mg 296mg 28%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 0.647mg 25%
Carbs 68.92g 4.35g 22%
Zinc 2.69mg 0.56mg 19%
Vitamin A 85µg 218µg 15%
Phosphorus 148mg 58mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.324mg 12%
Calories 265kcal 30kcal 12%
Protein 9g 3.27g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.078mg 8%
Selenium 4.5µg 0.9µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.267g 7%
Saturated fat 1.551g 0.146g 6%
Fats 4.28g 0.73g 5%
Choline 32.3mg 5.2mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 0.095g 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Sodium 25mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 26.42g 1.85g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 1.85g N/A
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 0.163mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.105mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 0.057mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oregano Chives
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
76%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.405g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.