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Oregano vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Oregano and Fast food

  • Oregano is richer than Fast food in Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Copper, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Oregano is 514% higher.
  • Oregano contains 48 times more Vitamin E than Fast food. Oregano contains 18.26mg of Vitamin E , while Fast food contains 0.38mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, oregano, dried and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Calcium +2475.8%
Contains more Iron +1102.6%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.4%
Contains more Potassium +539.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Copper +423.1%
Contains more Manganese +1297.8%
Contains more Selenium +351.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 134
Equal in Zinc - 2.52
Oregano
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains more Calcium +2475.8%
Contains more Iron +1102.6%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.4%
Contains more Potassium +539.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Copper +423.1%
Contains more Manganese +1297.8%
Contains more Selenium +351.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 134
Equal in Zinc - 2.52

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
8
:
4
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Vitamin A +3235.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +4705.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +392.5%
Contains more Folate +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +12587.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +3235.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +4705.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +392.5%
Contains more Folate +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +12587.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oregano
Oregano
2
:
3
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Carbs +118.8%
Contains more Other +417.8%
Contains more Protein +83.6%
Contains more Fats +180.6%
Contains more Water +287.2%
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
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Carbs +118.8%
Contains more Other +417.8%
Contains more Protein +83.6%
Contains more Fats +180.6%
Contains more Water +287.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oregano
Oregano
1
:
2
Fast food
Fast food
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +575.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.7%
Oregano
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +575.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oregano
Oregano
2
:
4
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +100.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 2.05
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
Fast food
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +100.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 2.05

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Fast food Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 29.8g Fast food
Protein 9g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 4.28g 12.01g Fast food
Carbs 68.92g 31.5g Oregano
Calories 265kcal 297kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 1.13g 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 4.09g 4.88g Oregano
Fiber 42.5g 1.7g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 62mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 3.06mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 27mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 134mg Oregano
Potassium 1260mg 197mg Oregano
Sodium 25mg 331mg Oregano
Zinc 2.69mg 2.52mg Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 0.121mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 0.357mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin A 1701IU 51IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 9µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0.38mg Oregano
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Fast food
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.363mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.53mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.212mg Oregano
Folate 237µg 80µg Oregano
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 621.7µg 4.9µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.144mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 0.78mg 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.5mg 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.127mg 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.585mg 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.144mg 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Oregano
Trans Fat 0g 0.514g Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 4.493g Oregano
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 4.835g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 1.68g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g 0.121g Oregano
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oregano Fast food
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
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.942g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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 is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $4.6)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.