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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.
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Cumin
Contains more Calcium +71.5%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Manganese +49.7%
Contains more Iron +80.3%
Contains more Magnesium +35.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.2%
Contains more Potassium +41.9%
Contains more Zinc +78.4%
Contains more Copper +37%
Contains more Selenium +15.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains more Calcium +71.5%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Manganese +49.7%
Contains more Iron +80.3%
Contains more Magnesium +35.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.2%
Contains more Potassium +41.9%
Contains more Zinc +78.4%
Contains more Copper +37%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Cumin
Contains more Vitamin A +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +448.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Folate +2270%
Contains more Vitamin K +11413%
Contains more Vitamin C +234.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.579
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 103% 366% 0% 8% 45% 122% 87% 56% 241% 178% 0% 1555%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +448.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Folate +2270%
Contains more Vitamin K +11413%
Contains more Vitamin C +234.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.579

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cumin
Contains more Carbs +55.8%
Contains more Water +23.2%
Contains more Protein +97.9%
Contains more Fats +420.3%
Equal in Other - 7.62
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% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more Carbs +55.8%
Contains more Water +23.2%
Contains more Protein +97.9%
Contains more Fats +420.3%
Equal in Other - 7.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cumin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1860.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.535
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1860.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.535

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oregano Cumin
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 Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 33.74g Cumin
Protein 9g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 4.28g 22.27g Cumin
Carbs 68.92g 44.24g Oregano
Calories 265kcal 375kcal Cumin
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g 2.25g Cumin
Fiber 42.5g 10.5g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 931mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 270mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 148mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 1260mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 25mg 168mg Oregano
Zinc 2.69mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 0.633mg 0.867mg Cumin
Manganese 4.99mg 3.333mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin A 1701IU 1270IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 64µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg 3.33mg Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 7.7mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.327mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 4.579mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.435mg Oregano
Folate 237µg 10µg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg 5.4µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.441mg Oregano
Leucine 0.78mg Oregano
Lysine 0.5mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.449mg Oregano
Valine 0.585mg Oregano
Histidine 0.144mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 1.535g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 3.279g Cumin
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oregano Cumin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
230%
Oregano
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Cumin
Cumin is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin 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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.