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Oregano vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between oregano and cocoa bean

  • Oregano has more vitamin K, iron, calcium, vitamin E, vitamin B6, manganese, folate, and fiber; however, cocoa bean is higher in copper and phosphorus.
  • Oregano covers your daily need for vitamin K, 516% more than cocoa bean.
  • Oregano has 183 times more vitamin E than cocoa bean. While oregano has 18.26mg of vitamin E, cocoa bean has only 0.1mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, oregano, dried and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali.

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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 340% 33% 221% 582% 1202% 174% 312% 2.5% 487% 72%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1338.7%
Contains more IronIron +137.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +99.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +469.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +391.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +193.3%

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% 28% 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% 0% 2% 0% 28% 106% 45% 15% 27% 0% 6% 24% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18160%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +262.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +784.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25804.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +640.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +183.3%
~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
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.2%
Contains more WaterWater +267.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.1%
Contains more FatsFats +206.1%
~equal in Other ~7.8g

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.42 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +226%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +513.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Cocoa bean DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 2.4µg 516%
Copper 0.633mg 3.607mg 330%
Iron 36.8mg 15.52mg 266%
Calcium 1597mg 111mg 149%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0.1mg 121%
Phosphorus 148mg 728mg 83%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.118mg 71%
Manganese 4.99mg 3.737mg 54%
Folate 237µg 32µg 51%
Fiber 42.5g 29.8g 51%
Magnesium 270mg 476mg 49%
Potassium 1260mg 2509mg 37%
Zinc 2.69mg 6.37mg 33%
Saturated fat 1.551g 7.76g 28%
Caffeine 0mg 78mg 20%
Protein 9g 18.1g 18%
Selenium 4.5µg 13.2µg 16%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 2.4mg 14%
Fats 4.28g 13.1g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.254mg 13%
Vitamin A 85µg 0µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 4.39g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.11mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.42g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.46mg 5%
Carbs 68.92g 58.3g 4%
Choline 32.3mg 11.4mg 4%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Calories 265kcal 220kcal 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 26.42g 28.5g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 1.76g N/A
Sodium 25mg 19mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.271mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 0.716mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.701mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 1.097mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 0.907mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.869mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 1.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 0.312mg 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 Cocoa bean
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
20%
Cocoa bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
343%
Cocoa bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.209g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.