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Oregano vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between oregano and ham

  • Ham contains less vitamin K, iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, copper, magnesium, and folate than oregano.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 518% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in oregano is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, oregano, dried and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.4% 25% 56% 26% 79% 84% 157% 7% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1828.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19862.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +339%
Contains more IronIron +2386.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +701.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9140.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +333.3%
~equal in Zinc ~2.88mg

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%
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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% 0% 5% 12% 189% 47% 75% 24% 92% 81% 0% 2.3% 46%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7204%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +161.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +161%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +7800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +326%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +163.5%

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
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21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4494.7%
Contains more OtherOther +80.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +132.6%
Contains more FatsFats +29.2%
Contains more WaterWater +581.5%

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
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36% 53% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.54 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +153.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +265.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Ham DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 0µg 518%
Iron 36.8mg 1.48mg 442%
Manganese 4.99mg 0.054mg 215%
Fiber 42.5g 0g 170%
Calcium 1597mg 8mg 159%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0.25mg 120%
Copper 0.633mg 0.079mg 62%
Magnesium 270mg 14mg 61%
Folate 237µg 3µg 59%
Sodium 25mg 1203mg 51%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.4mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.754mg 48%
Potassium 1260mg 287mg 29%
Selenium 4.5µg 19.5µg 27%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.65µg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.202mg 25%
Protein 9g 20.93g 24%
Carbs 68.92g 1.5g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.403mg 10%
Choline 32.3mg 85.1mg 10%
Vitamin A 85µg 0µg 9%
Phosphorus 148mg 196mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.54g 6%
Calories 265kcal 145kcal 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 2.62g 5%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 4.023mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 32IU 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Zinc 2.69mg 2.88mg 2%
Fats 4.28g 5.53g 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Saturated fat 1.551g 1.81g 1%
Net carbs 26.42g 1.5g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 0.931mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.918mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 1.661mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 1.775mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0.553mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.904mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 0.75mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oregano Ham
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
44%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 1178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.259g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $4.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.