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Oregano vs. True morels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Oregano and True morels?

  • Oregano is higher in Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Folate, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, yet True morels are higher in Vitamin D.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for Iron is 308% more.
  • Oregano has 37 times more Calcium than True morels. While Oregano has 1597mg of Calcium, True morels have only 43mg.

We used Spices, oregano, dried and Mushrooms, morel, 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 14% 13% 36% 457% 208% 55% 83% 2.7% 77% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1321.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3614%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +206.6%
Contains more IronIron +202.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +750.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +104.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16%
~equal in Copper ~0.625mg

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
11
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 0% 0% 0% 153% 17% 47% 42% 26% 31% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +157.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +667.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2533.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.12 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 89.61 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +188.5%
Contains more FatsFats +650.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1251.4%
Contains more OtherOther +391.9%
Contains more WaterWater +802.4%

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
12% 9% 79%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1276.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +216.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.8%

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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.6 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +216.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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 True morels
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano True morels Opinion
Calories 265kcal 31kcal Oregano
Protein 9g 3.12g Oregano
Fats 4.28g 0.57g Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg Oregano
Net carbs 26.42g 2.3g Oregano
Carbs 68.92g 5.1g Oregano
Vitamin D 0IU 206IU True morels
Magnesium 270mg 19mg Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 43mg Oregano
Potassium 1260mg 411mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 12.18mg Oregano
Sugar 4.09g 0.6g True morels
Fiber 42.5g 2.8g Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 0.625mg Oregano
Zinc 2.69mg 2.03mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 194mg True morels
Sodium 25mg 21mg True morels
Vitamin A 1701IU 0IU Oregano
Vitamin A 85µg 0µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg Oregano
Vitamin D 0µg 5.1µg True morels
Manganese 4.99mg 0.587mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 2.2µg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.069mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.205mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 2.252mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.44mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.136mg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg Oregano
Folate 237µg 9µg Oregano
Choline 32.3mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 0.065g True morels
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 0.052g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.433g 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
Fructose 1.13g 0g Oregano
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g 0g Oregano
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g True morels
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.215g True morels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oregano True morels
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
213%
Oregano
25%
True morels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
96%
True morels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
True morels
True morels is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
True morels
True morels contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
True morels
True morels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.486g)
Which food is cheaper?
True morels
True morels is cheaper (difference - $4)
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

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. True morels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168423/nutrients

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

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