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Oregano vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Oregano and Lettuce

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin K, Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Copper, Magnesium, and Folate in Oregano is higher than in Lettuce.
  • Oregano covers your daily Iron needs 449% more than Lettuce.
  • Lettuce has 83 times less Vitamin E than Oregano. Oregano has 18.26mg of Vitamin E , while Lettuce has 0.22mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, oregano, dried and Lettuce, green leaf, 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.
Oregano
10
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Contains more Calcium +4336.1%
Contains more Iron +4179.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1976.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +410.3%
Contains more Potassium +549.5%
Contains less Sodium -10.7%
Contains more Zinc +1394.4%
Contains more Copper +2082.8%
Contains more Manganese +1896%
Contains more Selenium +650%
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 11% 33% 10% 13% 18% 4% 5% 10% 33% 4%
Contains more Calcium +4336.1%
Contains more Iron +4179.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1976.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +410.3%
Contains more Potassium +549.5%
Contains less Sodium -10.7%
Contains more Zinc +1394.4%
Contains more Copper +2082.8%
Contains more Manganese +1896%
Contains more Selenium +650%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +8200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1137.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +587.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1060%
Contains more Folate +523.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +392.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +335.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
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 445% 5% 0% 31% 18% 19% 8% 9% 21% 29% 0% 316%
Contains more Vitamin E +8200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1137.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +587.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1060%
Contains more Folate +523.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +392.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +335.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +561.8%
Contains more Fats +2753.3%
Contains more Carbs +2301.4%
Contains more Other +1129.7%
Contains more Water +856.5%
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Protein +561.8%
Contains more Fats +2753.3%
Contains more Carbs +2301.4%
Contains more Other +1129.7%
Contains more Water +856.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11833.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1569.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
19% 6% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.082 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11833.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1569.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +427.8%
Contains more Fructose +162.8%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
22% 46% 28% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.91 g
Glucose: 1.9 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.15 g
46% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +427.8%
Contains more Fructose +162.8%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Lettuce Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 1.57g Oregano
Protein 9g 1.36g Oregano
Fats 4.28g 0.15g Oregano
Carbs 68.92g 2.87g Oregano
Calories 265kcal 15kcal Oregano
Fructose 1.13g 0.43g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g 0.78g Lettuce
Fiber 42.5g 1.3g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 36mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 0.86mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 13mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 29mg Oregano
Potassium 1260mg 194mg Oregano
Sodium 25mg 28mg Oregano
Zinc 2.69mg 0.18mg Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 0.029mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 0.25mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 0.6µg Oregano
Vitamin A 1701IU 7405IU Lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 370µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0.22mg Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 9.2mg Lettuce
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.07mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.08mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 0.375mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.134mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.09mg Oregano
Folate 237µg 38µg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg 126.3µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.009mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg 0.059mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.084mg Oregano
Leucine 0.78mg 0.079mg Oregano
Lysine 0.5mg 0.084mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg 0.016mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.055mg Oregano
Valine 0.585mg 0.07mg Oregano
Histidine 0.144mg 0.022mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 0.02g Lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 0.006g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.082g Oregano
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oregano Lettuce
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
75%
Lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
14%
Lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.531g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce
Lettuce 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. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/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.