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Oregano vs. Oat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Oregano and Oat

  • Oregano is higher in Iron, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Vitamin B3, yet Oat is higher in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Oregano covers your daily Iron needs 401% more than Oat.
  • Oregano contains 30 times more Calcium than Oat. While Oregano contains 1597mg of Calcium, Oat contains only 54mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, oregano, dried and Oats.

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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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Oat
Contains more Calcium +2857.4%
Contains more Iron +679.7%
Contains more Magnesium +52.5%
Contains more Potassium +193.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +253.4%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +47.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.626
Equal in Manganese - 4.916
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 17% 177% 127% 225% 38% 1% 109% 209% 642% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2857.4%
Contains more Iron +679.7%
Contains more Magnesium +52.5%
Contains more Potassium +193.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +253.4%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +47.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.626
Equal in Manganese - 4.916

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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2
Oat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +279.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +382.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +777.3%
Contains more Folate +323.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +331.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.5%
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% 0% 0% 0% 191% 33% 19% 81% 28% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +279.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +382.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +777.3%
Contains more Folate +323.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +331.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Oat
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Other +357.6%
Contains more Protein +87.7%
Contains more Fats +61.2%
Equal in Carbs - 66.27
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% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Other +357.6%
Contains more Protein +87.7%
Contains more Fats +61.2%
Equal in Carbs - 66.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Oat
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +204.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.2%
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.535 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +204.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oregano Oat
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Oat Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 55.67g Oat
Protein 9g 16.89g Oat
Fats 4.28g 6.9g Oat
Carbs 68.92g 66.27g Oregano
Calories 265kcal 389kcal Oat
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g Oat
Fiber 42.5g 10.6g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 54mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 4.72mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 177mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 523mg Oat
Potassium 1260mg 429mg Oregano
Sodium 25mg 2mg Oat
Zinc 2.69mg 3.97mg Oat
Copper 0.633mg 0.626mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 4.916mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg Oregano
Vitamin A 1701IU 0IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 0µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.763mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.139mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 0.961mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 1.349mg Oat
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.119mg Oregano
Folate 237µg 56µg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.234mg Oat
Threonine 0.322mg 0.575mg Oat
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.694mg Oat
Leucine 0.78mg 1.284mg Oat
Lysine 0.5mg 0.701mg Oat
Methionine 0.127mg 0.312mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.895mg Oat
Valine 0.585mg 0.937mg Oat
Histidine 0.144mg 0.405mg Oat
Saturated Fat 1.551g 1.217g Oat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 2.178g Oat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 2.535g Oat
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 Oat
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
33%
Oat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
154%
Oat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat
Oat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.334g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.