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Oregano vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between oregano and coconut

  • Coconut contains less vitamin K, iron, calcium, manganese, fiber, vitamin E, vitamin B6, magnesium, and folate than oregano.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 518% higher.
  • Coconut contains 114 times less calcium than oregano. Oregano contains 1597mg of calcium, while coconut contains 14mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in oregano is lower.
  • Oregano has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of oregano is 5, while the glycemic index of coconut is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, oregano, dried and Nuts, coconut meat, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +743.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11307.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +253.9%
Contains more IronIron +1414.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +232.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +124.4%

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% 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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7508.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +168.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2540%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +759.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +207%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +310750%
Contains more FolateFolate +811.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +166.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +43.5%
~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
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +170.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +352.5%
Contains more OtherOther +719.8%
Contains more FatsFats +682.5%
Contains more WaterWater +373.2%

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
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +274%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +99%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oregano Coconut
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Coconut DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 0.2µg 518%
Iron 36.8mg 2.43mg 430%
Calcium 1597mg 14mg 158%
Manganese 4.99mg 1.5mg 152%
Fiber 42.5g 9g 134%
Saturated fat 1.551g 29.698g 128%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0.24mg 120%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.054mg 76%
Magnesium 270mg 32mg 57%
Folate 237µg 26µg 53%
Fats 4.28g 33.49g 45%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.02mg 39%
Potassium 1260mg 356mg 27%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 0.54mg 26%
Copper 0.633mg 0.435mg 22%
Carbs 68.92g 15.23g 18%
Zinc 2.69mg 1.1mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.3mg 12%
Protein 9g 3.33g 11%
Selenium 4.5µg 10.1µg 10%
Vitamin A 85µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.066mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.366g 7%
Phosphorus 148mg 113mg 5%
Choline 32.3mg 12.1mg 4%
Calories 265kcal 354kcal 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 1.425g 2%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 3.3mg 1%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 26.42g 6.23g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 6.23g N/A
Sodium 25mg 20mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 0.121mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.131mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 0.247mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 0.147mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0.062mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 0.202mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 0.077mg 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 Coconut
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
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 28.147g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Coconut
Coconut is cheaper (difference - $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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.