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Oregano vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between oregano and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Oregano is higher in vitamin K, iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, vitamin B6, magnesium, and copper, yet saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in vitamin B1.
  • Oregano covers your daily vitamin K needs 497% more than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
  • Oregano contains 84 times more calcium than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). While oregano contains 1597mg of calcium, saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains only 19mg.
  • The glycemic index of oregano is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, oregano, dried and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).

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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 16% 5.7% 13% 209% 46% 19% 44% 123% 89% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1073.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8305.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +728.9%
Contains more IronIron +560.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +355.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +289.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +627.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.9%

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% 0.33% 23% 0% 176% 112% 121% 32% 20% 11% 64% 101% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1487.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1114%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2347.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +93.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +296.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.487mg

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
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +96.6%
Contains more OtherOther +181.1%
Contains more FatsFats +101.9%
~equal in Protein ~9.46g
~equal in Carbs ~74.05g

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
20% 23% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.835 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +177.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +253.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.653g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 46% 28% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.91 g
Glucose: 1.9 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.15 g
98%
Starch: 67.83 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.12 g
Fructose: 0.19 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.98 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1483.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +494.7%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oregano Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 25.4µg 497%
Iron 36.8mg 5.57mg 390%
Manganese 4.99mg 0.686mg 187%
Fiber 42.5g 2.8g 159%
Calcium 1597mg 19mg 158%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 1.15mg 114%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.086mg 74%
Magnesium 270mg 23mg 59%
Copper 0.633mg 0.139mg 55%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.702mg 44%
Sodium 25mg 941mg 40%
Potassium 1260mg 152mg 33%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Folate 237µg 134µg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 4.835g 23%
Zinc 2.69mg 0.69mg 18%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 6.442mg 11%
Selenium 4.5µg 10.3µg 11%
Vitamin A 85µg 1µg 9%
Calories 265kcal 418kcal 8%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.536mg 8%
Fats 4.28g 8.64g 7%
Phosphorus 148mg 102mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Choline 32.3mg 16.7mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 1.986g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.487mg 3%
Carbs 68.92g 74.05g 2%
Fructose 1.13g 0.19g 1%
Protein 9g 9.46g 1%
Net carbs 26.42g 71.25g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 1.29g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.167g N/A
Saturated fat 1.551g 1.653g 0%
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.45mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 0.197mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Oregano Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 916mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.