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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% 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 0% 9.4% 48% 756% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +983.4%
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 Opinion
Calories 265kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Protein 9g 18.5g Mackerel
Fats 4.28g 25.1g Mackerel
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Oregano
Net carbs 26.42g 0g Oregano
Carbs 68.92g 0g Oregano
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Oregano
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU Mackerel
Magnesium 270mg 60mg Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 66mg Oregano
Potassium 1260mg 520mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 1.4mg Oregano
Sugar 4.09g 0g Mackerel
Fiber 42.5g 0g Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 0.1mg Oregano
Zinc 2.69mg 1.1mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 254mg Mackerel
Sodium 25mg 4450mg Oregano
Vitamin A 1701IU 157IU Oregano
Vitamin A 85µg 47µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg 2.38mg Oregano
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Manganese 4.99mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 73.4µg Mackerel
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
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 621.7µg 7.8µg Oregano
Folate 237µg 15µg Oregano
Choline 32.3mg 101.6mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 1.551g 7.148g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 6.21g Mackerel
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
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
213%
Oregano
200%
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.