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Oregano vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Oregano and Tomato paste

  • Tomato paste has less Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, and Copper than Oregano.
  • Oregano covers your daily need of Vitamin K 509% more than Tomato paste.
  • Oregano has 44 times more Calcium than Tomato paste. While Oregano has 1597mg of Calcium, Tomato paste has only 36mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, oregano, dried and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.

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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 Calcium +4336.1%
Contains more Iron +1134.9%
Contains more Magnesium +542.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.3%
Contains more Potassium +24.3%
Contains less Sodium -57.6%
Contains more Zinc +327%
Contains more Copper +73.4%
Contains more Manganese +1552.3%
Contains more Selenium +17.8%
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 11% 112% 30% 36% 90% 8% 18% 122% 40% 29%
Contains more Calcium +4336.1%
Contains more Iron +1134.9%
Contains more Magnesium +542.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.3%
Contains more Potassium +24.3%
Contains less Sodium -57.6%
Contains more Zinc +327%
Contains more Copper +73.4%
Contains more Manganese +1552.3%
Contains more Selenium +17.8%

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 A +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +324.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +548.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +383.3%
Contains more Folate +1875%
Contains more Vitamin K +5353.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +852.2%
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 92% 86% 0% 73% 15% 36% 58% 9% 50% 9% 0% 29%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +324.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +548.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +383.3%
Contains more Folate +1875%
Contains more Vitamin K +5353.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +852.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +108.3%
Contains more Fats +810.6%
Contains more Carbs +264.5%
Contains more Other +181.1%
Contains more Water +640.2%
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Protein +108.3%
Contains more Fats +810.6%
Contains more Carbs +264.5%
Contains more Other +181.1%
Contains more Water +640.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +968.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +755.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +968.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +755.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +203.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +202.6%
Contains more Fructose +417.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
2% 2% 46% 47% 2%
Starch: 0.22 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 5.75 g
Fructose: 5.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.28 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +203.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +202.6%
Contains more Fructose +417.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oregano Tomato paste
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Tomato paste Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 14.81g Oregano
Protein 9g 4.32g Oregano
Fats 4.28g 0.47g Oregano
Carbs 68.92g 18.91g Oregano
Calories 265kcal 82kcal Oregano
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 1.13g 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 4.09g 12.18g Oregano
Fiber 42.5g 4.1g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 36mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 2.98mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 42mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 83mg Oregano
Potassium 1260mg 1014mg Oregano
Sodium 25mg 59mg Oregano
Zinc 2.69mg 0.63mg Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 0.365mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 0.302mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 5.3µg Tomato paste
Vitamin A 1701IU 1525IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 76µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg 4.3mg Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 21.9mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.06mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.153mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 3.076mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.142mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.216mg Oregano
Folate 237µg 12µg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg 11.4µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.031mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg 0.133mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.089mg Oregano
Leucine 0.78mg 0.124mg Oregano
Lysine 0.5mg 0.134mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg 0.027mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.13mg Oregano
Valine 0.585mg 0.088mg Oregano
Histidine 0.144mg 0.071mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 0.1g Tomato paste
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 0.067g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.16g 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 Tomato paste
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
38%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.451g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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