Oregano vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between oregano and shiitake
- Oregano is higher than shiitake in iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B6, folate, copper, potassium, and vitamin B2.
- Oregano covers your daily iron needs 455% more than shiitake.
- Oregano contains 799 times more calcium than shiitake. While oregano contains 1597mg of calcium, shiitake contains only 2mg.
- The glycemic index of oregano is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, oregano, dried and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +79750% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +314.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +8875.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +345.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +161.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2069.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1080% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +143.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +256.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1723.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +301.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +773.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +915% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +963.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +803.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +25.3% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 621.7µg | 518% | |
| Iron | 36.8mg | 0.41mg | 455% |
| Manganese | 4.99mg | 0.23mg | 207% |
| Fiber | 42.5g | 2.5g | 160% |
| Calcium | 1597mg | 2mg | 160% |
| Vitamin E | 18.26mg | 122% | |
| Magnesium | 270mg | 20mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044mg | 0.293mg | 58% |
| Folate | 237µg | 13µg | 56% |
| Copper | 0.633mg | 0.142mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 1260mg | 304mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.528mg | 0.217mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 68.92g | 6.79g | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.69mg | 1.03mg | 15% |
| Protein | 9g | 2.24g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.015mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.921mg | 1.5mg | 12% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 34kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 85µg | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.369g | 9% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.551g | 7% | |
| Choline | 32.3mg | 6% | |
| Fats | 4.28g | 0.49g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 112mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.64mg | 3.877mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.716g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 18IU | 2% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 5.7µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.13g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.42g | 4.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 2.38g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.203mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.322mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.441mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.78mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.5mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.127mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.585mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.144mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.621g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.551g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $3.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins