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Oregano vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oregano and Chocolate different?

  • Oregano is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, however, Chocolate is richer in Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Oregano is 511% higher.
  • Oregano contains 34 times more Vitamin E than Chocolate. While Oregano contains 18.26mg of Vitamin E, Chocolate contains only 0.54mg.
  • Oregano has less Saturated Fat.

Spices, oregano, dried and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids are the varieties 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.
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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +84.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2751.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.4%
Contains more IronIron +358.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +251.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.2%
~equal in Sodium ~24mg

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
11
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% 102% 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% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3302%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3281.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +608%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +956%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +210.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2385.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7575.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.7%
Contains more WaterWater +923.7%
Contains more OtherOther +362.9%
Contains more FatsFats +630.8%

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1232.4%

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
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +4982.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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 Chocolate
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Chocolate Opinion
Calories 265kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Protein 9g 4.88g Oregano
Fats 4.28g 31.28g Chocolate
Vitamin C 2.3mg Oregano
Net carbs 26.42g 54.17g Chocolate
Carbs 68.92g 61.17g Oregano
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 146mg Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 56mg Oregano
Potassium 1260mg 559mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 8.02mg Oregano
Sugar 4.09g 47.9g Oregano
Fiber 42.5g 7g Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.69mg 2.01mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 206mg Chocolate
Sodium 25mg 24mg Chocolate
Vitamin A 1701IU 50IU Oregano
Vitamin A 85µg 2µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0.54mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 1.419mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 3µg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.025mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.05mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 0.725mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.297mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.042mg Oregano
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 621.7µg 8.1µg Oregano
Folate 237µg Oregano
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Oregano
Choline 32.3mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 18.519g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 1.092g Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.441mg Oregano
Leucine 0.78mg Oregano
Lysine 0.5mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.449mg Oregano
Valine 0.585mg Oregano
Histidine 0.144mg Oregano
Fructose 1.13g 0g Oregano
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g 0.085g Oregano
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oregano Chocolate
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
213%
Oregano
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.968g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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 contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients

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

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