Oregano vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between oregano and chorizo?
- Oregano is richer in vitamin K, iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, copper, and magnesium, while chorizo is higher in vitamin B12.
- Oregano's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 517% higher.
- Oregano is lower in saturated fat.
- Chorizo has a higher glycemic index (28) than oregano (5).
We used Spices, oregano, dried and Chorizo, pork and beef 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +19862.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +216.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2214.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +691.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12375% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +368.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +8200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +38756.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11750% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +255.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +199.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3605.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +167.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +794.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +220.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2469.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +152.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 621.7µg | 1.6µg | 517% |
| Iron | 36.8mg | 1.59mg | 440% |
| Manganese | 4.99mg | 0.04mg | 215% |
| Fiber | 42.5g | 0g | 170% |
| Calcium | 1597mg | 8mg | 159% |
| Vitamin E | 18.26mg | 0.22mg | 120% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2µg | 83% |
| Copper | 0.633mg | 0.08mg | 61% |
| Magnesium | 270mg | 18mg | 60% |
| Folate | 237µg | 2µg | 59% |
| Saturated fat | 1.551g | 14.38g | 58% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 1235mg | 53% |
| Fats | 4.28g | 38.27g | 52% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.716g | 18.4g | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044mg | 0.53mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.63mg | 38% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 21.1µg | 30% |
| Protein | 9g | 24.1g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 1260mg | 398mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 68.92g | 1.86g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.528mg | 0.3mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.369g | 3.46g | 14% |
| Choline | 32.3mg | 96.7mg | 12% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 455kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 85µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.5µg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 61IU | 8% |
| Zinc | 2.69mg | 3.41mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.921mg | 1.12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.64mg | 5.131mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.13g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 26.42g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 0g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 150mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.203mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.322mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.441mg | 2.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.78mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.5mg | 2.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.127mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.585mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.144mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.621g | N/A |
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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%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 1210mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.829g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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