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.
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Calcium
+59.4%
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Iron
+342.3%
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Magnesium
+350%
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Phosphorus
+131.3%
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Potassium
+192.3%
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Zinc
+47%
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Copper
+86.7%
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Selenium
+45.2%
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Sodium
-60%
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Manganese
+250%
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Calcium
+59.4%
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Iron
+342.3%
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Magnesium
+350%
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Phosphorus
+131.3%
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Potassium
+192.3%
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Zinc
+47%
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Copper
+86.7%
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Selenium
+45.2%
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Sodium
-60%
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Manganese
+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.
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Vitamin A
+476.6%
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Vitamin E
+687.1%
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Vitamin B1
+704.5%
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Vitamin B2
+1187.8%
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Vitamin B3
+248.3%
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Vitamin B5
+157.3%
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Vitamin B6
+560.8%
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Folate
+3850%
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Vitamin K
+1892.6%
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Vitamin C
+65.2%
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Vitamin A
+476.6%
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Vitamin E
+687.1%
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Vitamin B1
+704.5%
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Vitamin B2
+1187.8%
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Vitamin B3
+248.3%
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Vitamin B5
+157.3%
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Vitamin B6
+560.8%
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Folate
+3850%
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Vitamin K
+1892.6%
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Vitamin C
+65.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+125.6%
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Fats
+245.2%
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+118.6%
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Carbs
+16.9%
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Protein
+125.6%
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+245.2%
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+118.6%
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Carbs
+16.9%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+191.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1913.2%
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Saturated Fat
-77.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+191.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1913.2%
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Saturated Fat
-77.8%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+4450%
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Glucose
+82.7%
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Galactose
+∞%
Equal in Fructose - 1.11
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Sucrose
+4450%
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Glucose
+82.7%
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Galactose
+∞%
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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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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 26.42g | 27.49g |
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Protein | 9g | 3.99g |
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Fats | 4.28g | 1.24g |
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Carbs | 68.92g | 80.59g |
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Calories | 265kcal | 247kcal |
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Fructose | 1.13g | 1.11g |
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Sugar | 4.09g | 2.17g |
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Fiber | 42.5g | 53.1g |
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Calcium | 1597mg | 1002mg |
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Iron | 36.8mg | 8.32mg |
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Magnesium | 270mg | 60mg |
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Phosphorus | 148mg | 64mg |
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Potassium | 1260mg | 431mg |
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Sodium | 25mg | 10mg |
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Zinc | 2.69mg | 1.83mg |
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Copper | 0.633mg | 0.339mg |
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Manganese | 4.99mg | 17.466mg |
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Selenium | 4.5µg | 3.1µg |
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Vitamin A | 1701IU | 295IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 85µg | 15µg |
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Vitamin E | 18.26mg | 2.32mg |
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Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 3.8mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.022mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.528mg | 0.041mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 4.64mg | 1.332mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.921mg | 0.358mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 1.044mg | 0.158mg |
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Folate | 237µg | 6µg |
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Vitamin K | 621.7µg | 31.2µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.203mg | 0.049mg |
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Threonine | 0.322mg | 0.136mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.441mg | 0.146mg |
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Leucine | 0.78mg | 0.253mg |
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Lysine | 0.5mg | 0.243mg |
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Methionine | 0.127mg | 0.078mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0.146mg |
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Valine | 0.585mg | 0.224mg |
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Histidine | 0.144mg | 0.117mg |
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Saturated Fat | 1.551g | 0.345g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.716g | 0.246g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.369g | 0.068g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.621g | 0.011g |
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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
230%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%

318%

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)