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Oregano vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between oregano and plantain raw

  • Oregano is richer than plantain raw in vitamin K, iron, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, copper, vitamin B6, magnesium, folate, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for oregano is 517% higher.
  • Oregano contains 532 times more calcium than plantain raw. Oregano contains 1597mg of calcium, while plantain raw contains 3mg.
  • Oregano has a lower glycemic index than plantain raw.

Food types used in this article are Spices, oregano, dried and Plantains, 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 26% 0.9% 44% 23% 27% 3.8% 15% 0.52% 0% 8.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +629.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +152.5%
Contains more IronIron +6033.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +681.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1821.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +335.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84%

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 61% 19% 2.8% 0% 13% 12% 13% 16% 69% 0% 1.8% 17% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12942.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +240.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +877.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +576.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +249.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +88714.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +977.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +700%
~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
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +592.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1056.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +116.1%
Contains more OtherOther +578.4%
Contains more WaterWater +557.4%

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
59% 13% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2137.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1884.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Plantain raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 0.7µg 518%
Iron 36.8mg 0.6mg 453%
Manganese 4.99mg 217%
Fiber 42.5g 2.3g 161%
Calcium 1597mg 3mg 159%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0.14mg 121%
Copper 0.633mg 0.081mg 61%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.299mg 57%
Magnesium 270mg 37mg 55%
Folate 237µg 22µg 54%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.054mg 36%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 0.686mg 25%
Zinc 2.69mg 0.14mg 23%
Potassium 1260mg 499mg 22%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 18.4mg 18%
Phosphorus 148mg 34mg 16%
Protein 9g 1.3g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.26mg 13%
Carbs 68.92g 31.89g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.052mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.069g 9%
Calories 265kcal 122kcal 7%
Fats 4.28g 0.37g 6%
Saturated fat 1.551g 0.143g 6%
Selenium 4.5µg 1.5µg 5%
Choline 32.3mg 13.5mg 3%
Vitamin A 85µg 56µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 0.032g 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Sodium 25mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 26.42g 29.59g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 15g N/A
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 0.034mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.036mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 0.059mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 0.06mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.044mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 0.064mg 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 Plantain raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.408g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.