Oregano vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between oregano and oranges?
- Oregano is higher in vitamin K, iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, vitamin B6, copper, and magnesium, yet oranges are higher in vitamin C.
- Oregano's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 518% more.
- Oregano has 368 times more iron than oranges. While oregano has 36.8mg of iron, oranges have only 0.1mg.
- The glycemic index of oregano is lower.
We used Spices, oregano, dried and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties types in this article.
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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 | +2600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3892.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +596.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1306.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3742.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +957.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19860% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +800% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 AVitamin A | +672.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +10044.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +103.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1545.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +268.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1640% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +690% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +284.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2213% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +857.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3466.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +486.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1688.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +773.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3013% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5376% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 621.7µg | 0µg | 518% |
| Iron | 36.8mg | 0.1mg | 459% |
| Manganese | 4.99mg | 0.025mg | 216% |
| Fiber | 42.5g | 2.4g | 160% |
| Calcium | 1597mg | 40mg | 156% |
| Vitamin E | 18.26mg | 0.18mg | 121% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044mg | 0.06mg | 76% |
| Copper | 0.633mg | 0.045mg | 65% |
| Magnesium | 270mg | 10mg | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 53.2mg | 57% |
| Folate | 237µg | 30µg | 52% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.528mg | 0.04mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 1260mg | 181mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.64mg | 0.282mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 2.69mg | 0.07mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 68.92g | 11.75g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 14mg | 19% |
| Protein | 9g | 0.94g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.921mg | 0.25mg | 13% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 47kcal | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.369g | 0.025g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.087mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 85µg | 11µg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.551g | 0.015g | 7% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 0.5µg | 7% |
| Fats | 4.28g | 0.12g | 6% |
| Choline | 32.3mg | 8.4mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.716g | 0.023g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.13g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 25mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.42g | 9.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 9.35g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.203mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.322mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.441mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.78mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.5mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.127mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.585mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.144mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.621g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
208%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.536g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)