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Oregano vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between oregano and white chocolate

  • Oregano is richer than white chocolate in vitamin K, iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, vitamin B6, copper, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for oregano is 510% higher.
  • Oregano contains 624 times more manganese than white chocolate. Oregano contains 4.99mg of manganese, while white chocolate contains 0.008mg.
  • Oregano contains less saturated fat.
  • Oregano has a lower glycemic index than white chocolate.

Food types used in this article are Spices, oregano, dried and Candies, white chocolate.

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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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +702.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +340.6%
Contains more IronIron +15233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +955%
Contains more ZincZinc +263.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62275%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.9%
~equal in Selenium ~4.5µg

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 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +360%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1802.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +522.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1764.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6731.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +3285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~29.5mg

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
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.3%
Contains more WaterWater +663.8%
Contains more OtherOther +424.7%
Contains more FatsFats +649.8%

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1170.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oregano White chocolate
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano White chocolate DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 9.1µg 511%
Iron 36.8mg 0.24mg 457%
Manganese 4.99mg 0.008mg 217%
Fiber 42.5g 0.2g 169%
Calcium 1597mg 199mg 140%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0.96mg 115%
Saturated fat 1.551g 19.412g 81%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.056mg 76%
Copper 0.633mg 0.06mg 64%
Magnesium 270mg 12mg 61%
Folate 237µg 7µg 58%
Fats 4.28g 32.09g 43%
Potassium 1260mg 286mg 29%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 0.745mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 9.097g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.282mg 19%
Zinc 2.69mg 0.74mg 18%
Calories 265kcal 539kcal 14%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.063mg 10%
Vitamin A 85µg 9µg 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg 7%
Protein 9g 5.87g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.608mg 6%
Phosphorus 148mg 176mg 4%
Carbs 68.92g 59.24g 3%
Sodium 25mg 90mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 1.013g 2%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0.5mg 2%
Choline 32.3mg 29.5mg 1%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 26.42g 59.04g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 59g N/A
Selenium 4.5µg 4.5µg 0%
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Oregano White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
White chocolate
White chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.861g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.