Oregano vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between oregano and cinnamon?
- Oregano is higher in vitamin K, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, calcium, folate, magnesium, and vitamin B2, yet cinnamon is higher in manganese and fiber.
- Cinnamon's daily need coverage for manganese is 542% more.
- Oregano has 40 times more folate than cinnamon. While oregano has 237µg of folate, cinnamon has only 6µg.
We used Spices, oregano, dried and Spices, cinnamon, ground 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +350% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +59.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +192.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +342.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +131.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +250% |
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 | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +687.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +704.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1187.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +248.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +157.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +560.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1892.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3850% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +193.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +65.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +125.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +245.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +191.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1913.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +4450% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +82.7% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.99mg | 17.466mg | 542% |
| Vitamin K | 621.7µg | 31.2µg | 492% |
| Iron | 36.8mg | 8.32mg | 356% |
| Vitamin E | 18.26mg | 2.32mg | 106% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044mg | 0.158mg | 68% |
| Calcium | 1597mg | 1002mg | 60% |
| Folate | 237µg | 6µg | 58% |
| Magnesium | 270mg | 60mg | 50% |
| Fiber | 42.5g | 53.1g | 42% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.528mg | 0.041mg | 37% |
| Copper | 0.633mg | 0.339mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 1260mg | 431mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.64mg | 1.332mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.022mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 64mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.921mg | 0.358mg | 11% |
| Protein | 9g | 3.99g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.369g | 0.068g | 9% |
| Zinc | 2.69mg | 1.83mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 85µg | 15µg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.551g | 0.345g | 5% |
| Fats | 4.28g | 1.24g | 5% |
| Carbs | 68.92g | 80.59g | 4% |
| Choline | 32.3mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 3.1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 3.8mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.716g | 0.246g | 1% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 247kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.42g | 27.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.203mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.322mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.441mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.78mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.5mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.127mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.585mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.144mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 1.13g | 1.11g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.621g | 0.011g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.206g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)