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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 for 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.
  • Oregano has a lower glycemic index than fast food.

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.
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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2475.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +539.6%
Contains more IronIron +1102.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +423.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1297.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +351.1%
~equal in Zinc ~2.52mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~134mg

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 0% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4705.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +392.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12587.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Choline ~34.4mg

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
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 CarbsCarbs +118.8%
Contains more OtherOther +417.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.6%
Contains more FatsFats +180.6%
Contains more WaterWater +287.2%

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +575.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +100.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~2.05g
~equal in Lactose ~0g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Fast food DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 4.9µg 514%
Iron 36.8mg 3.06mg 422%
Manganese 4.99mg 0.357mg 201%
Fiber 42.5g 1.7g 163%
Calcium 1597mg 62mg 154%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0.38mg 119%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.212mg 64%
Magnesium 270mg 27mg 58%
Copper 0.633mg 0.121mg 57%
Folate 237µg 80µg 39%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg 37%
Potassium 1260mg 197mg 31%
Selenium 4.5µg 20.3µg 29%
Protein 9g 16.52g 15%
Saturated fat 1.551g 4.493g 13%
Sodium 25mg 331mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.363mg 13%
Carbs 68.92g 31.5g 12%
Fats 4.28g 12.01g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.317mg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 4.835g 10%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Vitamin A 85µg 9µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.53mg 8%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 5.617mg 6%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 1.68g 2%
Calories 265kcal 297kcal 2%
Zinc 2.69mg 2.52mg 2%
Phosphorus 148mg 134mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 1.13g 2.27g 1%
Net carbs 26.42g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.09g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.514g N/A
Choline 32.3mg 34.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oregano Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
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 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 cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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.

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