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Oregano vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Oregano and Tofu

  • Tofu has less Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Copper than Oregano.
  • Oregano covers your daily need of Iron 427% more than Tofu.
  • Oregano has 18 times more Fiber than Tofu. While Oregano has 42.5g of Fiber, Tofu has only 2.3g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, oregano, dried and Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate.

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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%
Tofu
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 41% 205% 21% 100% 126% 43% 81% 1.8% 154% 95%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +365.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +431.6%
Contains more IronIron +1283.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +322.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +286.7%

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% 102% 365% 0% 44% 122% 87% 55% 241% 0% 1554% 178% 18%
Tofu
0
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 0.67% 10% 0% 0% 40% 24% 7.1% 8% 21% 0% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1050%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +924.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1117.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +592.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1034.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +717.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~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
Tofu
3
17% 9% 3% 70%
Protein: 17.27 g
Fats: 8.72 g
Carbs: 2.78 g
Water: 69.83 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2379.1%
Contains more OtherOther +462.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.9%
Contains more FatsFats +103.7%
Contains more WaterWater +603.2%

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
Tofu
3
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.925 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.921 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -18.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +168.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +259.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oregano Tofu
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price 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 Tofu Opinion
Calories 265kcal 144kcal Oregano
Protein 9g 17.27g Tofu
Fats 4.28g 8.72g Tofu
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0.2mg Oregano
Net carbs 26.42g 0.48g Oregano
Carbs 68.92g 2.78g Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 58mg Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 683mg Oregano
Potassium 1260mg 237mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 2.66mg Oregano
Sugar 4.09g Tofu
Fiber 42.5g 2.3g Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 0.378mg Oregano
Zinc 2.69mg 1.57mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 190mg Tofu
Sodium 25mg 14mg Tofu
Vitamin A 1701IU 166IU Oregano
Vitamin A 85µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 1.181mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 17.4µg Tofu
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.158mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.102mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 0.381mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.133mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.092mg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg Oregano
Folate 237µg 29µg Oregano
Choline 32.3mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 1.261g Tofu
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 1.925g Tofu
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 4.921g Tofu
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.235mg Tofu
Threonine 0.322mg 0.785mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.849mg Tofu
Leucine 0.78mg 1.392mg Tofu
Lysine 0.5mg 0.883mg Tofu
Methionine 0.127mg 0.211mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.835mg Tofu
Valine 0.585mg 0.87mg Tofu
Histidine 0.144mg 0.431mg Tofu
Fructose 1.13g 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 Tofu
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
213%
Oregano
10%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
87%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172475/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.