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Oregano vs. Coriander seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between oregano and coriander seeds

  • Oregano has more iron, manganese, calcium, folate, vitamin A, and vitamin B2; however, coriander seeds are richer in selenium, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin C.
  • Oregano covers your daily iron needs 256% more than coriander seeds.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, oregano, dried and Spices, coriander seed.

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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 236% 213% 112% 612% 325% 128% 175% 4.6% 248% 143%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125.2%
Contains more IronIron +125.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +162.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +54%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +176.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +482.2%
~equal in Potassium ~1267mg

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.
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 70% 0% 0% 0% 60% 67% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +117.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +813%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35%
~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
12% 18% 55% 9% 6%
Protein: 12.37 g
Fats: 17.77 g
Carbs: 54.99 g
Water: 8.86 g
Other: 6.01 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.3%
Contains more WaterWater +12.1%
Contains more OtherOther +30.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.4%
Contains more FatsFats +315.2%

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
6% 83% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.99 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.58 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.75 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1796.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Coriander seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 518%
Iron 36.8mg 16.32mg 256%
Manganese 4.99mg 1.9mg 134%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 122%
Calcium 1597mg 709mg 89%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 80%
Folate 237µg 0µg 59%
Selenium 4.5µg 26.2µg 39%
Copper 0.633mg 0.975mg 38%
Phosphorus 148mg 409mg 37%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 13.58g 32%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 21mg 21%
Fats 4.28g 17.77g 21%
Zinc 2.69mg 4.7mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.29mg 18%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 2.13mg 16%
Magnesium 270mg 330mg 14%
Vitamin A 85µg 0µg 9%
Protein 9g 12.37g 7%
Choline 32.3mg 6%
Carbs 68.92g 54.99g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.239mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.551g 0.99g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 1.75g 3%
Calories 265kcal 298kcal 2%
Fiber 42.5g 41.9g 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 26.42g 13.09g N/A
Potassium 1260mg 1267mg 0%
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Sodium 25mg 35mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 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 Coriander seeds
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
18%
Coriander seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
220%
Coriander seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.561g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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. Coriander seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170922/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.