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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.
Contains more Calcium +2319.7%
Contains more Iron +2528.6%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Potassium +142.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +144.5%
Contains more Copper +533%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.6%
Contains more Selenium +1531.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains more Calcium +2319.7%
Contains more Iron +2528.6%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Potassium +142.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +144.5%
Contains more Copper +533%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.6%
Contains more Selenium +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
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Contains more Vitamin A +983.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +667.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +785%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.6%
Contains more Folate +1480%
Contains more Vitamin K +7870.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +983.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +667.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +785%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.6%
Contains more Folate +1480%
Contains more Vitamin K +7870.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +105.6%
Contains more Fats +486.4%
Contains more Water +333%
Contains more Other +70.3%
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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +105.6%
Contains more Fats +486.4%
Contains more Water +333%
Contains more Other +70.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1062%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +353.6%
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1062%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 0g Oregano
Protein 9g 18.5g Mackerel
Fats 4.28g 25.1g Mackerel
Carbs 68.92g 0g Oregano
Calories 265kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g 0g Mackerel
Fiber 42.5g 0g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 66mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 1.4mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 60mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 254mg Mackerel
Potassium 1260mg 520mg Oregano
Sodium 25mg 4450mg Oregano
Zinc 2.69mg 1.1mg Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 0.1mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 1701IU 157IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 47µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg 2.38mg Oregano
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.02mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.19mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 3.3mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.41mg Oregano
Folate 237µg 15µg Oregano
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 621.7µg 7.8µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.441mg Oregano
Leucine 0.78mg Oregano
Lysine 0.5mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.449mg Oregano
Valine 0.585mg Oregano
Histidine 0.144mg Oregano
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 7.148g Oregano
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 6.21g Mackerel
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 Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
230%
Oregano
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 4425mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
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.