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Oregano vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Oregano and Fenugreek?

  • Oregano is richer in Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3, while Fenugreek is higher in Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for Manganese is 164% higher.
  • Fenugreek has 9 times less Calcium than Oregano. Oregano has 1597mg of Calcium, while Fenugreek has 176mg.

We used Spices, oregano, dried and Spices, fenugreek seed types in this comparison.

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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 136% 53% 68% 1257% 370% 68% 127% 8.7% 160% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +807.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +306.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +75.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
~equal in Iron ~33.53mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.5mg

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% 102% 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 10% 3.6% 0% 0% 81% 84% 31% 0% 138% 0% 0% 43% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2735%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +315.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.1%
Contains more WaterWater +12.3%
Contains more OtherOther +131.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +155.6%
Contains more FatsFats +49.8%

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
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~1.46g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oregano Fenugreek
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Fenugreek Opinion
Calories 265kcal 323kcal Fenugreek
Protein 9g 23g Fenugreek
Fats 4.28g 6.41g Fenugreek
Vitamin C 2.3mg 3mg Fenugreek
Net carbs 26.42g 33.75g Fenugreek
Carbs 68.92g 58.35g Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 191mg Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 176mg Oregano
Potassium 1260mg 770mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 33.53mg Oregano
Sugar 4.09g Fenugreek
Fiber 42.5g 24.6g Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 1.11mg Fenugreek
Zinc 2.69mg 2.5mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 296mg Fenugreek
Sodium 25mg 67mg Oregano
Vitamin A 1701IU 60IU Oregano
Vitamin A 85µg 3µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 1.228mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 6.3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.322mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.366mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 1.64mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.6mg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg Oregano
Folate 237µg 57µg Oregano
Choline 32.3mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 1.46g Fenugreek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.391mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.322mg 0.898mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 0.441mg 1.241mg Fenugreek
Leucine 0.78mg 1.757mg Fenugreek
Lysine 0.5mg 1.684mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.127mg 0.338mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 1.089mg Fenugreek
Valine 0.585mg 1.102mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.144mg 0.668mg Fenugreek
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oregano Fenugreek
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
213%
Oregano
30%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.