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Oregano vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Oregano and Saffron

  • Oregano is richer in Iron, Fiber, Calcium, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, yet Saffron is richer in Manganese, Vitamin C, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Saffron is 1018% higher.
  • Oregano contains 14 times more Calcium than Saffron. Oregano contains 1597mg of Calcium, while Saffron contains 111mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, oregano, dried and Spices, saffron.

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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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1338.7%
Contains more IronIron +231.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +93%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +469.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~264mg

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% 102% 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 269% 32% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +217.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +154.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3413%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~1.01mg
~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% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more OtherOther +44.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27%
Contains more FatsFats +36.7%
Contains more WaterWater +19.8%
~equal in Carbs ~65.37g

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +66.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~1.586g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Saffron Opinion
Calories 265kcal 310kcal Saffron
Protein 9g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 4.28g 5.85g Saffron
Vitamin C 2.3mg 80.8mg Saffron
Net carbs 26.42g 61.47g Saffron
Carbs 68.92g 65.37g Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 264mg Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 111mg Oregano
Potassium 1260mg 1724mg Saffron
Iron 36.8mg 11.1mg Oregano
Sugar 4.09g Saffron
Fiber 42.5g 3.9g Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 0.328mg Oregano
Zinc 2.69mg 1.09mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 252mg Saffron
Sodium 25mg 148mg Oregano
Vitamin A 1701IU 530IU Oregano
Vitamin A 85µg 27µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 4.5µg 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.115mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.267mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 1.46mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 1.01mg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg Oregano
Folate 237µg 93µg Oregano
Choline 32.3mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 1.586g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 0.429g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 2.067g Saffron
Tryptophan 0.203mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.441mg Oregano
Leucine 0.78mg Oregano
Lysine 0.5mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.449mg Oregano
Valine 0.585mg Oregano
Histidine 0.144mg Oregano
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oregano Saffron
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
213%
Oregano
56%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.