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Oregano vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between oregano and skipjack tuna?

  • Oregano is higher in iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, copper, folate, and magnesium, yet skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and selenium.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for iron is 440% more.

We used Spices, oregano, dried and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat types 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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +513.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4216.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +141.4%
Contains more IronIron +2200%
Contains more CopperCopper +475.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +156.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26163.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +940%

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +130%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +365.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +332.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2270%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +304.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.981mg

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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +231.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +213.4%
Contains more WaterWater +527.2%
~equal in Other ~8.22g

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% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +194.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +239.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 518%
Iron 36.8mg 1.6mg 440%
Manganese 4.99mg 0.019mg 216%
Fiber 42.5g 0g 170%
Calcium 1597mg 37mg 156%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 122%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.19µg 91%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 18.756mg 88%
Selenium 4.5µg 46.8µg 77%
Copper 0.633mg 0.11mg 58%
Folate 237µg 10µg 57%
Magnesium 270mg 44mg 54%
Protein 9g 28.21g 38%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.122mg 31%
Carbs 68.92g 0g 23%
Potassium 1260mg 522mg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 60mg 20%
Phosphorus 148mg 285mg 20%
Zinc 2.69mg 1.05mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.038mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.485mg 9%
Calories 265kcal 132kcal 7%
Vitamin A 85µg 18µg 7%
Choline 32.3mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.403g 6%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.981mg 5%
Fats 4.28g 1.29g 5%
Saturated fat 1.551g 0.42g 5%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 1mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 0.243g 1%
Sodium 25mg 47mg 1%
Net carbs 26.42g 0g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oregano Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.131g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Oregano
Oregano is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.