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Oregano vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between oregano and mixed nuts

  • Oregano is richer in vitamin K, iron, calcium, fiber, manganese, vitamin E, vitamin B6, and folate, yet mixed nuts are richer in selenium and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for oregano is 513% higher.
  • Oregano contains 14 times more iron than mixed nuts. Oregano contains 36.8mg of iron, while mixed nuts contain 2.61mg.
  • Oregano has a lower glycemic index than mixed nuts.

Food types used in this article are Spices, oregano, dried and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1265%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +99.4%
Contains more IronIron +1310%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +144.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +208.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +653.3%

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.
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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +360%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +133.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +169.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +196.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10807%
Contains more FolateFolate +185.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +61%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.189mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +227.4%
Contains more WaterWater +377.4%
Contains more OtherOther +173.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +122.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1160.5%

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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3878.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +967.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
50% 50%
Starch: 4.2 g
Sucrose: 4.15 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +356%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 5.7µg 513%
Iron 36.8mg 2.61mg 427%
Calcium 1597mg 117mg 148%
Fiber 42.5g 7g 142%
Manganese 4.99mg 2.04mg 128%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 14.612g 88%
Fats 4.28g 53.95g 76%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 7.82mg 70%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 28.488g 69%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.352mg 53%
Selenium 4.5µg 33.9µg 53%
Phosphorus 148mg 456mg 44%
Folate 237µg 83µg 39%
Saturated fat 1.551g 8.711g 33%
Copper 0.633mg 0.907mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.196mg 26%
Protein 9g 20.04g 22%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 7.709mg 19%
Potassium 1260mg 632mg 18%
Calories 265kcal 607kcal 17%
Carbs 68.92g 21.05g 16%
Magnesium 270mg 229mg 10%
Vitamin A 85µg 0µg 9%
Zinc 2.69mg 3.36mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 1.14mg 4%
Choline 32.3mg 52mg 4%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0.5mg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 0g 1%
Sodium 25mg 5mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.189mg 1%
Net carbs 26.42g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oregano Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/nutrients

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

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