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Oregano vs. Bran — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Oregano and Bran

  • Oregano has more Vitamin K, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin E , Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Folate, however, Bran is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Oregano covers your daily Vitamin K needs 515% more than Bran.
  • Bran has 28 times less Calcium than Oregano. Oregano has 1597mg of Calcium, while Bran has 58mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, oregano, dried and Oat bran, 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.
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Bran
Contains more Calcium +2653.4%
Contains more Iron +580.2%
Contains more Magnesium +14.9%
Contains more Potassium +122.6%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +395.9%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Contains more Zinc +15.6%
Contains more Manganese +12.8%
Contains more Selenium +904.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 203% 168% 315% 50% 1% 85% 135% 735% 247%
Contains more Calcium +2653.4%
Contains more Iron +580.2%
Contains more Magnesium +14.9%
Contains more Potassium +122.6%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +395.9%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Contains more Zinc +15.6%
Contains more Manganese +12.8%
Contains more Selenium +904.4%

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.
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Bran
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1707.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +396.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +532.7%
Contains more Folate +355.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +19328.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +561%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 103% 366% 0% 8% 45% 122% 87% 56% 241% 178% 0% 1555%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 0% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 39% 39% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1707.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +396.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +532.7%
Contains more Folate +355.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +19328.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +561%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Bran
Contains more Water +51.6%
Contains more Other +171.4%
Contains more Protein +92.2%
Contains more Fats +64.3%
Equal in Carbs - 66.22
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more Water +51.6%
Contains more Other +171.4%
Contains more Protein +92.2%
Contains more Fats +64.3%
Equal in Carbs - 66.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Bran
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +231.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102%
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.766 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +231.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Bran Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 50.82g Bran
Protein 9g 17.3g Bran
Fats 4.28g 7.03g Bran
Carbs 68.92g 66.22g Oregano
Calories 265kcal 246kcal Oregano
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g 1.45g Bran
Fiber 42.5g 15.4g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 58mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 5.41mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 235mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 734mg Bran
Potassium 1260mg 566mg Oregano
Sodium 25mg 4mg Bran
Zinc 2.69mg 3.11mg Bran
Copper 0.633mg 0.403mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 5.63mg Bran
Selenium 4.5µg 45.2µg Bran
Vitamin A 1701IU 0IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 0µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg 1.01mg Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 1.17mg Bran
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.22mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 0.934mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 1.494mg Bran
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.165mg Oregano
Folate 237µg 52µg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg 3.2µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.335mg Bran
Threonine 0.322mg 0.502mg Bran
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.668mg Bran
Leucine 0.78mg 1.374mg Bran
Lysine 0.5mg 0.76mg Bran
Methionine 0.127mg 0.335mg Bran
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.908mg Bran
Valine 0.585mg 0.964mg Bran
Histidine 0.144mg 0.41mg Bran
Saturated Fat 1.551g 1.328g Bran
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 2.376g Bran
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 2.766g Bran
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 Bran
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
230%
Oregano
46%
Bran
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
195%
Bran

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran
Bran is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran
Bran is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.223g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran
Bran is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/nutrients
  2. Bran - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/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.