Oregano vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between oregano and ricotta
- Ricotta has less vitamin K, iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, vitamin B6, copper, magnesium, and folate than oregano.
- Oregano covers your daily need for vitamin K, 517% more than ricotta.
- The glycemic index of ricotta is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, oregano, dried and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.
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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 | +2354.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +671.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +9584.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2914.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +131.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +83066.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +222.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1261.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +170.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4361.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +332.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2327.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +56418.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1875% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +84.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +41.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2167.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +671.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +203.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +622.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +255.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +406.6% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 621.7µg | 1.1µg | 517% |
| Iron | 36.8mg | 0.38mg | 455% |
| Manganese | 4.99mg | 0.006mg | 217% |
| Fiber | 42.5g | 0g | 170% |
| Calcium | 1597mg | 207mg | 139% |
| Vitamin E | 18.26mg | 0.11mg | 121% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044mg | 0.043mg | 77% |
| Copper | 0.633mg | 0.021mg | 68% |
| Magnesium | 270mg | 11mg | 62% |
| Folate | 237µg | 12µg | 56% |
| Potassium | 1260mg | 105mg | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 1.551g | 8.295g | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.64mg | 0.104mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.528mg | 0.195mg | 26% |
| Carbs | 68.92g | 3.04g | 22% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 14.5µg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 51mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.69mg | 1.16mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.34µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.921mg | 0.213mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.013mg | 14% |
| Fats | 4.28g | 12.98g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.716g | 3.627g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.369g | 0.385g | 7% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 174kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 9g | 11.26g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 85µg | 120µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 84mg | 3% |
| Choline | 32.3mg | 17.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.13g | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 158mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 10IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.42g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.203mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.322mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.441mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.78mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.5mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.127mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.585mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.144mg | 0.459mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.621g | N/A |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.82g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.744g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins