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Oregano vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between oregano and potato salad

  • Potato salad contains less iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin B6, magnesium, folate, copper, vitamin B2, and vitamin A than oregano.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for iron is 452% higher.
  • Potato salad contains 84 times less calcium than oregano. Oregano contains 1597mg of calcium, while potato salad contains 19mg.
  • Oregano has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of oregano is 5, while the glycemic index of potato salad is 45.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, oregano, dried and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8305.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +396.1%
Contains more IronIron +5561.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +436.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +767.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +184.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4840.6%
~equal in Selenium ~4.1µg

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% 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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +421.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +640.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3285.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +334.8%
~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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +235.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +517%
Contains more OtherOther +303.6%
Contains more FatsFats +91.6%
Contains more WaterWater +665.4%

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% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +246.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +173%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.429g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Potato salad DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 518%
Iron 36.8mg 0.65mg 452%
Manganese 4.99mg 0.101mg 213%
Fiber 42.5g 1.3g 165%
Calcium 1597mg 19mg 158%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 122%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.141mg 69%
Magnesium 270mg 15mg 61%
Folate 237µg 7µg 58%
Copper 0.633mg 0.118mg 57%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.06mg 36%
Potassium 1260mg 254mg 30%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 0.89mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg 23%
Zinc 2.69mg 0.31mg 22%
Sodium 25mg 529mg 22%
Carbs 68.92g 11.17g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 3.737g 16%
Phosphorus 148mg 52mg 14%
Protein 9g 2.68g 13%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 10mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.534mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.077mg 8%
Choline 32.3mg 6%
Calories 265kcal 143kcal 6%
Fats 4.28g 8.2g 6%
Vitamin A 85µg 32µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 2.48g 4%
Selenium 4.5µg 4.1µg 1%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Saturated fat 1.551g 1.429g 1%
Net carbs 26.42g 9.87g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 0.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.141mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 0.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0.066mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.135mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 0.062mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oregano Potato salad
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
13%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.122g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 504mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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

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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.