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Oregano vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Oregano and Nutmeg

  • Oregano has more Vitamin K, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin E, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Folate, however, Nutmeg has more Copper.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 518% more.
  • Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, oregano, dried and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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%
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +767.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +260%
Contains more IronIron +1110.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +181.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36%

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%
Nutmeg
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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 10% 6.1% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1567.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +826.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +257.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +552.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +211.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +267%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95.5%
~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
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.8%
Contains more WaterWater +59.4%
Contains more OtherOther +237.8%
Contains more FatsFats +748.4%

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
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +291.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +349.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Nutmeg Opinion
Calories 265kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Protein 9g 5.84g Oregano
Fats 4.28g 36.31g Nutmeg
Vitamin C 2.3mg 3mg Nutmeg
Net carbs 26.42g 28.49g Nutmeg
Carbs 68.92g 49.29g Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 183mg Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 184mg Oregano
Potassium 1260mg 350mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 3.04mg Oregano
Sugar 4.09g 2.99g Nutmeg
Fiber 42.5g 20.8g Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.69mg 2.15mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 213mg Nutmeg
Sodium 25mg 16mg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 1701IU 102IU Oregano
Vitamin A 85µg 5µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 2.9mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 1.6µg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.057mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 1.299mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.16mg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg 0µg Oregano
Folate 237µg 76µg Oregano
Choline 32.3mg 8.8mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 25.94g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.35g 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 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 Nutmeg
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 24.389g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oregano
Oregano is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.