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Oregano vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Oregano and Monterey Jack

  • Monterey Jack has less Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin E , Calcium, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 516% more.
  • Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, oregano, dried and Cheese, monterey.

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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 +114.1%
Contains more Iron +5011.1%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Potassium +1455.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Copper +1878.1%
Contains more Manganese +45263.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Zinc +11.5%
Contains more Selenium +222.2%
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 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +114.1%
Contains more Iron +5011.1%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Potassium +1455.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Copper +1878.1%
Contains more Manganese +45263.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Zinc +11.5%
Contains more Selenium +222.2%

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
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +6923.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1080%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4889.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +338.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1221.5%
Contains more Folate +1216.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +24768%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 47% 6% 18% 0% 4% 90% 2% 13% 19% 14% 104% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +6923.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1080%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4889.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +338.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1221.5%
Contains more Folate +1216.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +24768%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +10035.3%
Contains more Other +121.7%
Contains more Protein +172%
Contains more Fats +607.5%
Contains more Water +313%
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
Contains more Carbs +10035.3%
Contains more Other +121.7%
Contains more Protein +172%
Contains more Fats +607.5%
Contains more Water +313%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1122.2%
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1122.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Monterey Jack Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 0.68g Oregano
Protein 9g 24.48g Monterey Jack
Fats 4.28g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 68.92g 0.68g Oregano
Calories 265kcal 373kcal Monterey Jack
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g 0.5g Monterey Jack
Fiber 42.5g 0g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 746mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 0.72mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 27mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 444mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 1260mg 81mg Oregano
Sodium 25mg 600mg Oregano
Zinc 2.69mg 3mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.633mg 0.032mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 0.011mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 14.5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 1701IU 769IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 198µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0.26mg Oregano
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.015mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.39mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 0.093mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.21mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.079mg Oregano
Folate 237µg 18µg Oregano
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.83µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 621.7µg 2.5µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.322mg 0.871mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 0.441mg 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 0.78mg 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 0.5mg 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.127mg 0.641mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 0.585mg 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.144mg 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 19.066g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.899g 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 Monterey Jack
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
27%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.515g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food is cheaper?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/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.