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Oregano vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Oregano and McDonald's Big Mac

  • Oregano is richer in Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Copper, Folate, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, yet McDonald's Big Mac is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Oregano is 435% higher.
  • Oregano contains 27 times more Fiber than McDonald's Big Mac. Oregano contains 42.5g of Fiber, while McDonald's Big Mac contains 1.6g.

Food types used in this article are Spices, oregano, dried and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +1276.7%
Contains more Iron +1740%
Contains more Magnesium +1250%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.3%
Contains more Potassium +596.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Contains more Copper +545.9%
Contains more Manganese +2322.3%
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 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1276.7%
Contains more Iron +1740%
Contains more Magnesium +1250%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.3%
Contains more Potassium +596.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Contains more Copper +545.9%
Contains more Manganese +2322.3%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +804.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +475%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.1%
Contains more Folate +415.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.176
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 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +804.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +475%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.1%
Contains more Folate +415.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.176

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +243.2%
Contains more Other +327.7%
Contains more Protein +31.3%
Contains more Fats +249.5%
Contains more Water +416.6%
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
12% 15% 20% 51% 2%
Protein: 11.82 g
Fats: 14.96 g
Carbs: 20.08 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 1.84 g
Contains more Carbs +243.2%
Contains more Other +327.7%
Contains more Protein +31.3%
Contains more Fats +249.5%
Contains more Water +416.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +347.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +385.2%
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +347.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +385.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +97.8%
Contains more Glucose +82.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +49.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
12% 26% 42% 8% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.69 g
Lactose: 0.32 g
Maltose: 0.49 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +97.8%
Contains more Glucose +82.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +49.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 18.48g Oregano
Protein 9g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 4.28g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 68.92g 20.08g Oregano
Calories 265kcal 257kcal Oregano
Fructose 1.13g 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 4.09g 3.97g McDonald's Big Mac
Fiber 42.5g 1.6g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 116mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 2mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 20mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 122mg Oregano
Potassium 1260mg 181mg Oregano
Sodium 25mg 460mg Oregano
Zinc 2.69mg 1.91mg Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 0.098mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 0.206mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg Oregano
Vitamin A 1701IU 188IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 85µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0.4mg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.176mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.209mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 3.384mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg Oregano
Folate 237µg 46µg Oregano
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 621.7µg Oregano
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
Cholesterol 0mg 36mg Oregano
Trans Fat 0g 0.588g Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 3.803g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 3.474g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.306g 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 McDonald's Big Mac
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
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 435mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.252g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac 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. McDonald's Big Mac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170720/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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