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Oregano vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oregano and Dried fruit different?

  • Oregano has more Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2 than Dried fruit.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Oregano is 515% higher.
  • Oregano contains 29 times more Calcium than Dried fruit. While Oregano contains 1597mg of Calcium, Dried fruit contains only 55mg.

Spices, oregano, dried and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Oregano
Oregano
9
:
1
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
Contains more Calcium +2803.6%
Contains more Iron +1283.5%
Contains more Magnesium +743.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.5%
Contains more Zinc +589.7%
Contains more Copper +84.5%
Contains more Manganese +2023.4%
Contains more Selenium +104.5%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Equal in Potassium - 1162
Oregano
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Dried fruit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 100% 23% 31% 103% 2% 11% 115% 31% 12%
Contains more Calcium +2803.6%
Contains more Iron +1283.5%
Contains more Magnesium +743.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.5%
Contains more Zinc +589.7%
Contains more Copper +84.5%
Contains more Manganese +2023.4%
Contains more Selenium +104.5%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Equal in Potassium - 1162

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
Oregano
9
:
1
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
Contains more Vitamin E +321.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +130%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1080%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +613.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +630.1%
Contains more Folate +2270%
Contains more Vitamin K +19954.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +111.9%
Oregano
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%
Dried fruit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 217% 87% 0% 4% 4% 18% 49% 31% 33% 8% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin E +321.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +130%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1080%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +613.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +630.1%
Contains more Folate +2270%
Contains more Vitamin K +19954.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +111.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oregano
Oregano
4
:
1
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
Contains more Protein +165.5%
Contains more Fats +739.2%
Contains more Other +206.2%
Contains more Water +211.1%
Equal in Carbs - 62.64
Oregano
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
Dried fruit
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 3.39 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 62.64 g
Water: 30.89 g
Other: 2.57 g
Contains more Protein +165.5%
Contains more Fats +739.2%
Contains more Other +206.2%
Contains more Water +211.1%
Equal in Carbs - 62.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oregano
Oregano
2
:
1
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +867.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1750%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Oregano
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
Dried fruit
10% 45% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +867.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1750%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oregano
Oregano
1
:
4
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +767%
Contains more Glucose +1641.1%
Contains more Fructose +1003.5%
Oregano
22% 46% 28% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.91 g
Glucose: 1.9 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.15 g
Dried fruit
15% 61% 23%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 7.89 g
Glucose: 33.08 g
Fructose: 12.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +767%
Contains more Glucose +1641.1%
Contains more Fructose +1003.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Dried fruit Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 55.34g Dried fruit
Protein 9g 3.39g Oregano
Fats 4.28g 0.51g Oregano
Carbs 68.92g 62.64g Oregano
Calories 265kcal 241kcal Oregano
Starch 0.35g Dried fruit
Fructose 1.13g 12.47g Dried fruit
Sugar 4.09g 53.44g Oregano
Fiber 42.5g 7.3g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 55mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 2.66mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 32mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 71mg Oregano
Potassium 1260mg 1162mg Oregano
Sodium 25mg 10mg Dried fruit
Zinc 2.69mg 0.39mg Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 0.343mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 0.235mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 2.2µg Oregano
Vitamin A 1701IU 3604IU Dried fruit
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 180µg Dried fruit
Vitamin E 18.26mg 4.33mg Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 1mg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.015mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.074mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 2.589mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.516mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.143mg Oregano
Folate 237µg 10µg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg 3.1µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.016mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg 0.073mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.063mg Oregano
Leucine 0.78mg 0.105mg Oregano
Lysine 0.5mg 0.083mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg 0.015mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.062mg Oregano
Valine 0.585mg 0.078mg Oregano
Histidine 0.144mg 0.047mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 0.017g Dried fruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 0.074g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.074g Oregano
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 Dried fruit
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
38%
Dried fruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
44%
Dried fruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.534g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Dried fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173941/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.