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Oregano vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Oregano and Clam?

  • Oregano is richer in Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Folate, while Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4120% higher.
  • Oregano is lower in Sodium.

We used Spices, oregano, dried and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat 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.
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%
Clam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 28% 55% 105% 229% 74% 145% 157% 130% 349%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1635.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100.6%
Contains more IronIron +1209.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +399%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1322.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.688mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.73mg

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
10
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%
Clam
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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 74% 34% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +198.4%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +849.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +717.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +860.9%
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
Clam
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26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 g
Contains more FatsFats +119.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1243.5%
Contains more OtherOther +111%
Contains more ProteinProtein +183.9%
Contains more WaterWater +540.9%

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
Clam
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21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +316.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +148%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Clam Opinion
Calories 265kcal 148kcal Oregano
Protein 9g 25.55g Clam
Fats 4.28g 1.95g Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 22.1mg Clam
Net carbs 26.42g 5.13g Oregano
Carbs 68.92g 5.13g Oregano
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 18mg Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 92mg Oregano
Potassium 1260mg 628mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 2.81mg Oregano
Sugar 4.09g Clam
Fiber 42.5g 0g Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 0.688mg Clam
Zinc 2.69mg 2.73mg Clam
Phosphorus 148mg 338mg Clam
Sodium 25mg 1202mg Oregano
Vitamin A 1701IU 570IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 18.26mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 1mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.15mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.426mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 3.354mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.68mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.11mg Oregano
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 621.7µg Oregano
Folate 237µg 29µg Oregano
Choline 32.3mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 0.188g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 0.172g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.552g Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.322mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.441mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 0.78mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 0.5mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.127mg 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 0.585mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.144mg 0.49mg Clam
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oregano Clam
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
981%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 1177mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.363g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/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.