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Oregano vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Oregano and Mung bean?

  • Oregano is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin E, Fiber, and Vitamin B6, yet Mung bean is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 511% more.
  • Oregano has 36 times more Vitamin E than Mung bean. While Oregano has 18.26mg of Vitamin E, Mung bean has only 0.51mg.

We used Spices, oregano, dried and Mung beans, mature seeds, raw types in this article.

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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 135% 40% 110% 253% 314% 73% 157% 2% 135% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1109.8%
Contains more IronIron +446%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +382.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +148%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.2%
~equal in Potassium ~1246mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.68mg

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% 102% 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 16% 6.8% 10% 0% 155% 54% 42% 115% 88% 0% 23% 469% 53%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1392.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3480.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6807.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +250.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +107.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +163.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +203.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +272.2%
Contains more OtherOther +137%
Contains more ProteinProtein +165.1%
~equal in Carbs ~62.62g
~equal in Water ~9.05g

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
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.384 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +344.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +256.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Mung bean Opinion
Calories 265kcal 347kcal Mung bean
Protein 9g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 4.28g 1.15g Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Net carbs 26.42g 46.32g Mung bean
Carbs 68.92g 62.62g Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 189mg Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 132mg Oregano
Potassium 1260mg 1246mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 6.74mg Oregano
Sugar 4.09g 6.6g Oregano
Fiber 42.5g 16.3g Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.69mg 2.68mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 367mg Mung bean
Sodium 25mg 15mg Mung bean
Vitamin A 1701IU 114IU Oregano
Vitamin A 85µg 6µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0.51mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 1.035mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 8.2µg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.233mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 2.251mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.382mg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg 9µg Oregano
Folate 237µg 625µg Mung bean
Choline 32.3mg 97.9mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 1.551g 0.348g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 0.161g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.384g Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.322mg 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 0.441mg 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 0.78mg 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 0.5mg 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.127mg 0.286mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 0.585mg 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.144mg 0.695mg Mung bean
Fructose 1.13g 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 Mung bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
213%
Oregano
79%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.203g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/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.