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Oregano vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are oregano and foie gras different?

  • Oregano is higher in iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin B6, and magnesium; however, foie gras is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 392% higher.
  • Oregano has less saturated fat.

Spices, oregano, dried and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked are the varieties used 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 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1976.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2181.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +813%
Contains more IronIron +569.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +192.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4058.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +877.8%

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 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +15%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1640%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +295%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1077.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1375.8%
Contains more OtherOther +158%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.7%
Contains more FatsFats +924.3%
Contains more WaterWater +273%

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
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3476.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 518%
Vitamin B12 0µg 9.4µg 392%
Iron 36.8mg 5.5mg 391%
Manganese 4.99mg 0.12mg 212%
Fiber 42.5g 0g 170%
Calcium 1597mg 70mg 153%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 122%
Vitamin A 85µg 1001µg 102%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.06mg 76%
Selenium 4.5µg 44µg 72%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 25.61g 62%
Fats 4.28g 43.84g 61%
Magnesium 270mg 13mg 61%
Saturated fat 1.551g 14.45g 59%
Cholesterol 0mg 150mg 50%
Folate 237µg 60µg 44%
Potassium 1260mg 138mg 33%
Sodium 25mg 697mg 29%
Copper 0.633mg 0.4mg 26%
Carbs 68.92g 4.67g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.299mg 18%
Zinc 2.69mg 0.92mg 16%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 2.51mg 13%
Calories 265kcal 462kcal 10%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.088mg 7%
Phosphorus 148mg 200mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 1.2mg 6%
Choline 32.3mg 6%
Protein 9g 11.4g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.84g 4%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 2mg 0%
Net carbs 26.42g 4.67g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 0.303mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oregano Foie gras
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
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 672mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.899g)
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?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $4.6)

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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.