Oregano vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between oregano and cumin
- Oregano has more vitamin K, fiber, vitamin E, manganese, calcium, folate, and vitamin B6, while cumin has more iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
- Oregano's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 514% higher.
- Cumin contains 24 times less folate than oregano. Oregano contains 237µg of folate, while cumin contains 10µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Spices, oregano, dried and Spices, cumin 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +71.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +49.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +237.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +32.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +448.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11413% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2270% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +234.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +254.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +55.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +420.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1860.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +139.5% |
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Saturated fat
~1.535g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 621.7µg | 5.4µg | 514% |
| Iron | 36.8mg | 66.36mg | 370% |
| Fiber | 42.5g | 10.5g | 128% |
| Vitamin E | 18.26mg | 3.33mg | 100% |
| Manganese | 4.99mg | 3.333mg | 72% |
| Calcium | 1597mg | 931mg | 67% |
| Folate | 237µg | 10µg | 57% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 499mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044mg | 0.435mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.628mg | 38% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.716g | 14.04g | 33% |
| Fats | 4.28g | 22.27g | 28% |
| Copper | 0.633mg | 0.867mg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 270mg | 366mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.69mg | 4.8mg | 19% |
| Protein | 9g | 17.81g | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.921mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1260mg | 1788mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.528mg | 0.327mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.369g | 3.279g | 13% |
| Carbs | 68.92g | 44.24g | 8% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 375kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 7.7mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 168mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 85µg | 64µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.13g | 1% | |
| Choline | 32.3mg | 24.7mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 5.2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.42g | 33.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 2.25g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.64mg | 4.579mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 1.551g | 1.535g | 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 |
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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
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44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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431%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Cumin is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)