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Oregano vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Oregano and Brazil nut

  • Oregano is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, and Vitamin E, yet Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3477% more than Oregano.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Oregano is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, oregano, dried and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched.

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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 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +898.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.2%
Contains more IronIron +1414.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +308%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +175.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +389.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42500%

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
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 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +223.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1408.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1472.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +400.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +933.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +977.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +248.6%
~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
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +487.1%
Contains more WaterWater +190.4%
Contains more OtherOther +130.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1467.8%

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
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.399 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3235.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1682.2%

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
10% 90%
Starch: 0.25 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +156%
~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 Brazil nut
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Brazil nut Opinion
Calories 265kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Protein 9g 14.32g Brazil nut
Fats 4.28g 67.1g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0.7mg Oregano
Net carbs 26.42g 4.24g Oregano
Carbs 68.92g 11.74g Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 376mg Brazil nut
Calcium 1597mg 160mg Oregano
Potassium 1260mg 659mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 2.43mg Oregano
Sugar 4.09g 2.33g Brazil nut
Fiber 42.5g 7.5g Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Zinc 2.69mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 148mg 725mg Brazil nut
Sodium 25mg 3mg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 1701IU 0IU Oregano
Vitamin A 85µg 0µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg 5.65mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 1.223mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.035mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 0.295mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.184mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.101mg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg 0µg Oregano
Folate 237µg 22µg Oregano
Choline 32.3mg 28.8mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 16.134g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 24.399g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.135mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 0.78mg 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.5mg 0.49mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.585mg 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.144mg 0.409mg Brazil nut
Fructose 1.13g 0g Oregano
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g 0.018g Oregano
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oregano Brazil nut
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
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.583g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/nutrients

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

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