Oregano vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Oregano and Turmeric

Oregano has more Vitamin K, Calcium, Vitamin E , Fiber, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Turmeric is richer in Manganese, Iron, and Copper.
Turmeric covers your daily Manganese needs 644% more than Oregano.
Turmeric has 46 times less Vitamin K than Oregano. Oregano has 621.7µg of Vitamin K, while Turmeric has 13.4µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, oregano, dried and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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

Turmeric

Contains more Calcium +850.6%

Contains more Magnesium +29.8%

Contains more Iron +49.5%

Contains more Phosphorus +102%

Contains more Potassium +65.1%

Contains more Zinc +67.3%

Contains more Copper +105.4%

Contains more Manganese +296.8%

Contains more Selenium +37.8%

Equal in Sodium - 27

Oregano

Turmeric

Contains more Calcium +850.6%

Contains more Magnesium +29.8%

Contains more Iron +49.5%

Contains more Phosphorus +102%

Contains more Potassium +65.1%

Contains more Zinc +67.3%

Contains more Copper +105.4%

Contains more Manganese +296.8%

Contains more Selenium +37.8%

Equal in Sodium - 27

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

Turmeric

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +312.2%

Contains more Vitamin C +228.6%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +205.2%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +252%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.7%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.9%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +875.7%

Contains more Folate +1085%

Contains more Vitamin K +4539.6%

Oregano

Turmeric

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +312.2%

Contains more Vitamin C +228.6%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +205.2%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +252%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.7%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.9%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +875.7%

Contains more Folate +1085%

Contains more Vitamin K +4539.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Oregano

Turmeric

Contains more Fats +31.7%

Contains more Other +11.2%

Contains more Water +29.4%

Equal in Protein - 9.68

Equal in Carbs - 67.14

Equal in Other - 7.08

Oregano

Protein: 9 g

Fats: 4.28 g

Carbs: 68.92 g

Water: 9.93 g

Other: 7.87 g

Turmeric

Protein: 9.68 g

Fats: 3.25 g

Carbs: 67.14 g

Water: 12.85 g

Other: 7.08 g

Contains more Fats +31.7%

Contains more Other +11.2%

Contains more Water +29.4%

Equal in Protein - 9.68

Equal in Carbs - 67.14

Equal in Other - 7.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Oregano

Turmeric

Contains less Saturated Fat -15.6%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.1%

Oregano

Saturated Fat: 1.551 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g

Turmeric

Saturated Fat: 1.838 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -15.6%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Oregano

Turmeric

Contains more Glucose +400%

Contains more Fructose +151.1%

Contains more Galactose +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +161.5%

Oregano

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

Turmeric

Starch: 0 g

Sucrose: 2.38 g

Glucose: 0.38 g

Fructose: 0.45 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Glucose +400%

Contains more Fructose +151.1%

Contains more Galactose +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +161.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in price
Rich in minerals
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Saturated Fat
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	26.42g	44.44g
Protein	9g	9.68g
Fats	4.28g	3.25g
Carbs	68.92g	67.14g
Calories	265kcal	312kcal
Fructose	1.13g	0.45g
Sugar	4.09g	3.21g
Fiber	42.5g	22.7g
Calcium	1597mg	168mg
Iron	36.8mg	55mg
Magnesium	270mg	208mg
Phosphorus	148mg	299mg
Potassium	1260mg	2080mg
Sodium	25mg	27mg
Zinc	2.69mg	4.5mg
Copper	0.633mg	1.3mg
Manganese	4.99mg	19.8mg
Selenium	4.5µg	6.2µg
Vitamin A	1701IU	0IU
Vitamin A RAE	85µg	0µg
Vitamin E	18.26mg	4.43mg
Vitamin C	2.3mg	0.7mg
Vitamin B1	0.177mg	0.058mg
Vitamin B2	0.528mg	0.15mg
Vitamin B3	4.64mg	1.35mg
Vitamin B5	0.921mg	0.542mg
Vitamin B6	1.044mg	0.107mg
Folate	237µg	20µg
Vitamin K	621.7µg	13.4µg
Tryptophan	0.203mg	0.17mg
Threonine	0.322mg	0.33mg
Isoleucine	0.441mg	0.47mg
Leucine	0.78mg	0.81mg
Lysine	0.5mg	0.38mg
Methionine	0.127mg	0.14mg
Phenylalanine	0.449mg	0.53mg
Valine	0.585mg	0.66mg
Histidine	0.144mg	0.15mg
Trans Fat	0g	0.056g
Saturated Fat	1.551g	1.838g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.716g	0.449g
Polyunsaturated fat	1.369g	0.756g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0g	0.081g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.621g	0.003g

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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%

23%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

319%

575%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)

Which food is cheaper?

Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $2.1)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals

Which food contains less Sodium?

Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.287g)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Oregano vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Significant differences between Oregano and Turmeric

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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Comparison summary

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