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Oregano vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are oregano and safflower different?

  • Oregano is richer in iron, calcium, manganese, and vitamin A, while safflower is higher in copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B5, zinc, and magnesium.
  • Oregano covers your daily need for iron, 399% more than safflower.
  • Oregano contains 34 times more vitamin A than safflower. Oregano contains 1701IU of vitamin A, while safflower contains 50IU.

Spices, oregano, dried and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried types were used 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.
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 252% 23% 61% 184% 582% 138% 276% 0.39% 263% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1947.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.4%
Contains more IronIron +651%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +147.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +176%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +335.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88%

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.
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% 1% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 0% 0% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +48.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +337.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.1%
~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
16% 38% 34% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.18 g
Fats: 38.45 g
Carbs: 34.29 g
Water: 5.62 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +101%
Contains more WaterWater +76.7%
Contains more OtherOther +44.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.8%
Contains more FatsFats +798.4%

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
10% 13% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.682 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.223 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +577.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1961.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Safflower DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 518%
Iron 36.8mg 4.9mg 399%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 28.223g 179%
Fiber 42.5g 170%
Calcium 1597mg 78mg 152%
Manganese 4.99mg 2.014mg 129%
Copper 0.633mg 1.747mg 124%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 122%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 1.163mg 82%
Phosphorus 148mg 644mg 71%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 4.03mg 62%
Fats 4.28g 38.45g 53%
Zinc 2.69mg 5.05mg 21%
Magnesium 270mg 353mg 20%
Folate 237µg 160µg 19%
Potassium 1260mg 687mg 17%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 2.284mg 15%
Protein 9g 16.18g 14%
Calories 265kcal 517kcal 13%
Carbs 68.92g 34.29g 12%
Saturated fat 1.551g 3.682g 10%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 1.17mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 4.848g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.415mg 9%
Vitamin A 85µg 3µg 9%
Selenium 4.5µg 8%
Choline 32.3mg 6%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Sodium 25mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 26.42g 34.29g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.806mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 0.452mg 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 Safflower
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
82%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.131g)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/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.