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Oregano vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between oregano and maple syrup

  • The amount of vitamin K, iron, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, manganese, vitamin B6, copper, magnesium, and folate in oregano is higher than in maple syrup.
  • Oregano covers your daily vitamin K needs 518% more than maple syrup.
  • Maple syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of maple syrup is 54, while the glycemic index of oregano is 5.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, oregano, dried and Syrups, maple.

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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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1185.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1465.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +494.3%
Contains more IronIron +33354.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +3416.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +83%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +7300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +650%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52%

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
10
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% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +168.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5628.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2458.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1918.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140.5%
~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
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22400%
Contains more FatsFats +7033.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1574.5%
Contains more WaterWater +226.2%
~equal in Carbs ~67.04g

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6409.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7952.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

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
96% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 58.32 g
Glucose: 1.6 g
Fructose: 0.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +18.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +117.3%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +6308.8%
~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 Maple syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Maple syrup DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 0µg 518%
Iron 36.8mg 0.11mg 459%
Fiber 42.5g 0g 170%
Calcium 1597mg 102mg 150%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0mg 122%
Manganese 4.99mg 2.908mg 91%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.002mg 80%
Copper 0.633mg 0.018mg 68%
Folate 237µg 0µg 59%
Magnesium 270mg 21mg 59%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 1.27mg 57%
Potassium 1260mg 212mg 31%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 0.081mg 28%
Phosphorus 148mg 2mg 21%
Protein 9g 0.04g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.036mg 18%
Zinc 2.69mg 1.47mg 11%
Vitamin A 85µg 0µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.017g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.066mg 9%
Selenium 4.5µg 0.6µg 7%
Saturated fat 1.551g 0.007g 7%
Fats 4.28g 0.06g 6%
Choline 32.3mg 1.6mg 6%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 0.011g 2%
Sodium 25mg 12mg 1%
Carbs 68.92g 67.04g 1%
Fructose 1.13g 0.52g 1%
Calories 265kcal 260kcal 0%
Net carbs 26.42g 67.04g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 60.46g N/A
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 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 Maple syrup
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
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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 Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.544g)
Which food is cheaper?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.