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 A, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3, yet saffron is richer in manganese and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1018% higher.
- Oregano contains 14 times more calcium than saffron. Oregano contains 1597mg of calcium, while saffron contains 111mg.
- Oregano has a lower glycemic index than saffron.
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.
| 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% |
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 AVitamin A | +214.8% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.99mg | 28.408mg | 1018% |
| Vitamin K | 621.7µg | 518% | |
| Iron | 36.8mg | 11.1mg | 321% |
| Fiber | 42.5g | 3.9g | 154% |
| Calcium | 1597mg | 111mg | 149% |
| Vitamin E | 18.26mg | 122% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 80.8mg | 87% |
| Folate | 237µg | 93µg | 36% |
| Copper | 0.633mg | 0.328mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.64mg | 1.46mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.528mg | 0.267mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.921mg | 18% | |
| Zinc | 2.69mg | 1.09mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 252mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 1260mg | 1724mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 85µg | 27µg | 6% |
| Choline | 32.3mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 25mg | 148mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.369g | 2.067g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.115mg | 5% |
| Protein | 9g | 11.43g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044mg | 1.01mg | 3% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 310kcal | 2% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 5.6µg | 2% |
| Fats | 4.28g | 5.85g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.13g | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 270mg | 264mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 68.92g | 65.37g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.716g | 0.429g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.42g | 61.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 1.551g | 1.586g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.203mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.322mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.441mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.78mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.5mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.585mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.621g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | 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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
479%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.