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Oregano vs. Spinach — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Oregano and Spinach

  • Oregano is higher in Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Magnesium, yet Spinach is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Oregano covers your daily Iron needs 415% more than Spinach.
  • Oregano contains 18 times more Fiber than Spinach. While Oregano contains 42.5g of Fiber, Spinach contains only 2.4g.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, oregano, dried and Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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.
Oregano
10
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Contains more Calcium +1074.3%
Contains more Iron +930.8%
Contains more Magnesium +210.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.3%
Contains more Potassium +170.4%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
Contains more Zinc +253.9%
Contains more Copper +263.8%
Contains more Manganese +433.7%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 134% 63% 24% 42% 10% 21% 58% 122% 9%
Contains more Calcium +1074.3%
Contains more Iron +930.8%
Contains more Magnesium +210.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.3%
Contains more Potassium +170.4%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
Contains more Zinc +253.9%
Contains more Copper +263.8%
Contains more Manganese +433.7%
Contains more Selenium +200%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +777.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +846.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +535.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +331.4%
Contains more Folate +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +26%
Contains more Vitamin A +516.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +326.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 103% 366% 0% 8% 45% 122% 87% 56% 241% 178% 0% 1555%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 629% 42% 0% 33% 24% 55% 10% 9% 56% 110% 0% 1234%
Contains more Vitamin E +777.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +846.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +535.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +331.4%
Contains more Folate +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +26%
Contains more Vitamin A +516.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +326.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +203%
Contains more Fats +1546.2%
Contains more Carbs +1737.9%
Contains more Other +334.8%
Contains more Water +818.5%
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 3.75 g
Water: 91.21 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more Protein +203%
Contains more Fats +1546.2%
Contains more Carbs +1737.9%
Contains more Other +334.8%
Contains more Water +818.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11833.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1156%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
27% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: 0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11833.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1156%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oregano Spinach
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 Spinach Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 1.35g Oregano
Protein 9g 2.97g Oregano
Fats 4.28g 0.26g Oregano
Carbs 68.92g 3.75g Oregano
Calories 265kcal 23kcal Oregano
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g 0.43g Spinach
Fiber 42.5g 2.4g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 136mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 3.57mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 87mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 56mg Oregano
Potassium 1260mg 466mg Oregano
Sodium 25mg 70mg Oregano
Zinc 2.69mg 0.76mg Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 0.174mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 0.935mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 1.5µg Oregano
Vitamin A 1701IU 10481IU Spinach
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 524µg Spinach
Vitamin E 18.26mg 2.08mg Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 9.8mg Spinach
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.095mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.236mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 0.49mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.145mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.242mg Oregano
Folate 237µg 146µg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg 493.6µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.04mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg 0.127mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.152mg Oregano
Leucine 0.78mg 0.231mg Oregano
Lysine 0.5mg 0.182mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg 0.055mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.134mg Oregano
Valine 0.585mg 0.168mg Oregano
Histidine 0.144mg 0.066mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 0.043g Spinach
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 0.006g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.109g Oregano
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oregano Spinach
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
230%
Oregano
183%
Spinach
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
52%
Spinach

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.508g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach
Spinach is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Spinach - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168463/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.