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Oregano vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Oregano and Ginger

  • Ginger has less Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, and Copper than Oregano.
  • Oregano covers your daily need of Vitamin K 518% more than Ginger.
  • Oregano has 100 times more Calcium than Ginger. While Oregano has 1597mg of Calcium, Ginger has only 16mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, oregano, dried and Ginger root, raw.

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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.
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Ginger
Contains more Calcium +9881.3%
Contains more Iron +6033.3%
Contains more Magnesium +527.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +335.3%
Contains more Potassium +203.6%
Contains more Zinc +691.2%
Contains more Copper +180.1%
Contains more Manganese +2079%
Contains more Selenium +542.9%
Contains less Sodium -48%
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 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains more Calcium +9881.3%
Contains more Iron +6033.3%
Contains more Magnesium +527.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +335.3%
Contains more Potassium +203.6%
Contains more Zinc +691.2%
Contains more Copper +180.1%
Contains more Manganese +2079%
Contains more Selenium +542.9%
Contains less Sodium -48%

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.
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Ginger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +6923.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +608%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1452.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +518.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +353.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +552.5%
Contains more Folate +2054.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +621600%
Contains more Vitamin C +117.4%
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 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +6923.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +608%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1452.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +518.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +353.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +552.5%
Contains more Folate +2054.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +621600%
Contains more Vitamin C +117.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Ginger
Contains more Protein +394.5%
Contains more Fats +470.7%
Contains more Carbs +287.8%
Contains more Other +922.1%
Contains more Water +694.5%
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +394.5%
Contains more Fats +470.7%
Contains more Carbs +287.8%
Contains more Other +922.1%
Contains more Water +694.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Ginger
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +364.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +789%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +364.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +789%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 15.77g Oregano
Protein 9g 1.82g Oregano
Fats 4.28g 0.75g Oregano
Carbs 68.92g 17.77g Oregano
Calories 265kcal 80kcal Oregano
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g 1.7g Ginger
Fiber 42.5g 2g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 16mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 0.6mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 43mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 34mg Oregano
Potassium 1260mg 415mg Oregano
Sodium 25mg 13mg Ginger
Zinc 2.69mg 0.34mg Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 0.226mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 0.229mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 0.7µg Oregano
Vitamin A 1701IU 0IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 0µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0.26mg Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 5mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.025mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.034mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 0.75mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.203mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.16mg Oregano
Folate 237µg 11µg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg 0.1µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.012mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg 0.036mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.051mg Oregano
Leucine 0.78mg 0.074mg Oregano
Lysine 0.5mg 0.057mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg 0.013mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.045mg Oregano
Valine 0.585mg 0.073mg Oregano
Histidine 0.144mg 0.03mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 0.203g Ginger
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 0.154g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.154g Oregano
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 Ginger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
230%
Oregano
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.348g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $4.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.