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Oregano vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between oregano and soy sauce

  • The amount of vitamin K, iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, vitamin B6, copper, and folate in oregano is higher than in soy sauce.
  • Oregano covers your daily vitamin K needs 518% more than soy sauce.
  • Oregano contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, oregano, dried and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).

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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 53% 9.9% 38% 54% 14% 24% 71% 716% 133% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +264.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4739.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +189.7%
Contains more IronIron +2437.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1372.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +209.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +390.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.2%

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.
Oregano
11
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% 0% 0% 8.3% 38% 41% 18% 34% 0% 0% 11% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +436.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +210.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +605.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1592.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.5%
~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
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +650.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1298%
Contains more WaterWater +616.5%
Contains more OtherOther +93.3%
~equal in Protein ~8.14g

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
17% 21% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.263 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +713.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +420.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.3%

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
25% 75%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +810%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +533.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Soy sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Soy sauce DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 0µg 518%
Iron 36.8mg 1.45mg 442%
Sodium 25mg 5493mg 238%
Manganese 4.99mg 1.018mg 173%
Fiber 42.5g 0.8g 167%
Calcium 1597mg 33mg 156%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0mg 122%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.148mg 69%
Copper 0.633mg 0.043mg 66%
Folate 237µg 14µg 56%
Magnesium 270mg 74mg 47%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.165mg 28%
Potassium 1260mg 435mg 24%
Carbs 68.92g 4.93g 21%
Zinc 2.69mg 0.87mg 17%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 2.196mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.297mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.033mg 12%
Calories 265kcal 53kcal 11%
Vitamin A 85µg 0µg 9%
Selenium 4.5µg 0.5µg 7%
Saturated fat 1.551g 0.073g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.263g 7%
Fats 4.28g 0.57g 6%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Choline 32.3mg 18.3mg 3%
Phosphorus 148mg 166mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 0.088g 2%
Protein 9g 8.14g 2%
Fructose 1.13g 0g 1%
Net carbs 26.42g 4.13g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 0.4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 0.271mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.318mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 0.537mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.353mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 0.332mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 0.174mg 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 Soy sauce
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
12%
Soy sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
112%
Soy sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.478g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 5468mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/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.