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Oregano vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between oregano and mackerel?

  • Oregano is higher in vitamin K, iron, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, and copper, yet mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, and selenium.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 512% more.
  • The amount of sodium in oregano is lower.

We used Spices, oregano, dried and Fish, mackerel, salted types 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.
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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2319.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +142.3%
Contains more IronIron +2528.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +533%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1531.1%

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
10
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% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +667.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +785%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +154.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7870.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1480%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +214.6%

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
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +105.6%
Contains more FatsFats +486.4%
Contains more WaterWater +333%
Contains more OtherOther +70.3%

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
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1062%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +353.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 7.8µg 512%
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg 500%
Iron 36.8mg 1.4mg 443%
Manganese 4.99mg 217%
Sodium 25mg 4450mg 192%
Fiber 42.5g 0g 170%
Calcium 1597mg 66mg 153%
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg 126%
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU 126%
Selenium 4.5µg 73.4µg 125%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 2.38mg 106%
Copper 0.633mg 0.1mg 59%
Folate 237µg 15µg 56%
Magnesium 270mg 60mg 50%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.41mg 49%
Fats 4.28g 25.1g 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 6.21g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.19mg 26%
Saturated fat 1.551g 7.148g 25%
Carbs 68.92g 0g 23%
Potassium 1260mg 520mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 8.32g 19%
Protein 9g 18.5g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 18%
Phosphorus 148mg 254mg 15%
Zinc 2.69mg 1.1mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.02mg 13%
Choline 32.3mg 101.6mg 13%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 3.3mg 8%
Vitamin A 85µg 47µg 4%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Calories 265kcal 305kcal 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 26.42g 0g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oregano Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 4425mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.597g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oregano
Oregano is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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 lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.