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Oregano vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between oregano and porridge

  • The amount of vitamin K, iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, vitamin B6, copper, magnesium, and folate in oregano is higher than in porridge.
  • Oregano covers your daily vitamin K needs 518% more than porridge.
  • Porridge has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of porridge is 66, while the glycemic index of oregano is 5.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, oregano, dried and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt.

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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 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +5300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1735.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7775%
Contains more IronIron +884%
Contains more CopperCopper +1482.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1969.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +886.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76%

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
11
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% 28% 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 0% 0% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +91200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +221.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2012%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +792.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1197.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +7930.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +621600%
Contains more FolateFolate +1875%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~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
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +525%
Contains more FatsFats +1938.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +555.1%
Contains more OtherOther +3477.3%
Contains more WaterWater +782.3%

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
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2457.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1100.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Porridge DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 0.1µg 518%
Iron 36.8mg 3.74mg 413%
Manganese 4.99mg 0mg 217%
Fiber 42.5g 0.5g 168%
Calcium 1597mg 87mg 151%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0.02mg 122%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.013mg 79%
Copper 0.633mg 0.04mg 66%
Magnesium 270mg 5mg 63%
Folate 237µg 12µg 56%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.025mg 39%
Potassium 1260mg 16mg 37%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 0.52mg 26%
Zinc 2.69mg 0.13mg 23%
Carbs 68.92g 10.52g 19%
Phosphorus 148mg 15mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.071mg 17%
Protein 9g 1.44g 15%
Calories 265kcal 50kcal 11%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.055mg 10%
Vitamin A 85µg 0µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.114g 8%
Saturated fat 1.551g 0.033g 7%
Fats 4.28g 0.21g 6%
Choline 32.3mg 6%
Selenium 4.5µg 2.8µg 3%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 0.028g 2%
Sodium 25mg 6mg 1%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 26.42g 10.02g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 0.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 0.11mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.078mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 0.033mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Oregano Porridge
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
208%
Oregano
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.518g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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 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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.