Parsley vs Oregano - Health impact and Nutrition Comparison
INTRODUCTION
Herbs and spices are a perfect way to add a range of flavors to any dish and parsley and oregano are ideal herbs and spices. Parsley is classified as umbellifers, similar to coriander and celery. On the other hand, Oregano is botanically classified in the family of mints. Oregano’s flavor is due to thymol, carvacrol, ocimene, pinene, limonene, and caryophyllene.
In this article, we are going to compare parsley and oregano focusing on their nutritional differences and health impacts.
NUTRITIONAL CONTENT COMPARISON
Parsley is richer in Vitamins C, K, and A. Compared to oregano which is richer in vitamins E, B complex (B1, B2, B3, B5, and B6), and folate. Comparing their mineral profile, oregano is richer in phosphorus, iron, calcium, zinc, copper, magnesium, and potassium. Parsley and oregano are low in sodium.
HEALTH IMPACT
Myricetin, a flavonoid found in the parsley helps prevent skin cancer. (1)
Parsley decreases the risks of developing type 2 diabetes. (2) This study shows the antiviral potential of oregano against norovirus infections. (3) Generally, this parsley and oregano have protective roles against the following:
- Cancer prevention (4) (5)
- Bone health improvement
Parsley has antiosteoporotic effects on bone tissue. (6)
- Antibacterial properties (7) (8)
- Anti-inflammatory properties (9) (10)
SUMMARY
To sum up, oregano contains significantly more vitamins and minerals than parsley. Moreover, both parsley and oregano have been at the center of scientific attention, though parsley is researched more. However, both are irreplaceable as a source of antioxidants and vitamins in the daily diet.
References
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5629766/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16223573/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24779581/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6680447/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5629766/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4891838/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27525894/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6152729/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5322505/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5801825/
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Mineral Comparison
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
Macronutrients Comparison
Comparison summary table
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Comparison summary
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 36 | 265 |
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| Protein | 2.97 | 9 |
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| Fats | 0.79 | 4.28 |
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| Vitamin C | 133 | 2.3 |
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| Carbs | 6.33 | 68.92 |
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| Cholesterol | 0 | 0 | |
| Vitamin D | 0 | 0 | |
| Iron | 6.2 | 36.8 |
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| Calcium | 138 | 1597 |
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| Potassium | 554 | 1260 |
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| Magnesium | 50 | 270 |
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| Sugar | 0.85 | 4.09 |
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| Fiber | 3.3 | 42.5 |
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| Copper | 0.149 | 0.633 |
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| Zinc | 1.07 | 2.69 |
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| Phosphorus | 58 | 148 |
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| Sodium | 56 | 25 |
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| Vitamin A | 8424 | 1701 |
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| Vitamin E | 0.75 | 18.26 |
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| Vitamin D | 0 | 0 | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.086 | 0.177 |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.098 | 0.528 |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.313 | 4.64 |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.4 | 0.921 |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 | 1.044 |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0 | 0 | |
| Vitamin K | 1640 | 621.7 |
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| Folate | 152 | 237 |
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| Trans Fat | 0 | 0 | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.132 | 1.551 |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.295 | 0.716 |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.124 | 1.369 |
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| Tryptophan | 0.045 | 0.203 |
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| Threonine | 0.122 | 0.322 |
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| Isoleucine | 0.118 | 0.441 |
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| Leucine | 0.204 | 0.78 |
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| Lysine | 0.181 | 0.5 |
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| Methionine | 0.042 | 0.127 |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.145 | 0.449 |
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| Valine | 0.172 | 0.585 |
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| Histidine | 0.061 | 0.144 |
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| Fructose | 1.13 |
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