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Potato vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are potatoes and oregano different?

  • Oregano has more vitamin K, iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, magnesium, copper, vitamin B6, and folate than potatoes.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for oregano is 516% higher.
  • Oregano has a lower glycemic index (5) than potatoes (86).

Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Spices, oregano, dried are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Potato
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 38% 30% 37% 8.2% 24% 0.78% 26% 2.2%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1073.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13208.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +196.5%
Contains more IronIron +4443.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +475.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +796.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +159.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2395%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1025%

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.
Potato
1
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 66% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 7.4% 20% 18% 69% 0% 5% 11% 6.6%
Oregano
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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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +756.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +182500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +337.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +212.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +30985%
Contains more FolateFolate +1480%
Contains more CholineCholine +166.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
1
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
Contains more WaterWater +698.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +339%
Contains more FatsFats +4655.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +294.1%
Contains more OtherOther +602.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
1
36% 3% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.042 g
43% 20% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.369 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35700%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3159.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
1
95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +435.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +512.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +334.6%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato Oregano
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 Potato Oregano DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2µg 621.7µg 516%
Iron 0.81mg 36.8mg 450%
Manganese 0.2mg 4.99mg 208%
Fiber 2.1g 42.5g 162%
Calcium 12mg 1597mg 159%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 18.26mg 122%
Magnesium 23mg 270mg 59%
Copper 0.11mg 0.633mg 58%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 1.044mg 57%
Folate 15µg 237µg 56%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.528mg 38%
Potassium 425mg 1260mg 25%
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 4.64mg 22%
Zinc 0.3mg 2.69mg 22%
Vitamin C 19.7mg 2.3mg 19%
Carbs 17.49g 68.92g 17%
Protein 2.05g 9g 14%
Phosphorus 57mg 148mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.921mg 13%
Vitamin A 0µg 85µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 1.369g 9%
Calories 77kcal 265kcal 9%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.177mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.025g 1.551g 7%
Selenium 0.4µg 4.5µg 7%
Starch 15.29g 6%
Fats 0.09g 4.28g 6%
Choline 12.1mg 32.3mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 0.716g 2%
Fructose 0.26g 1.13g 1%
Sodium 6mg 25mg 1%
Net carbs 15.39g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 0.82g 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.203mg 0%
Threonine 0.067mg 0.322mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0.441mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 0.78mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0.5mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.127mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0.103mg 0.585mg 0%
Histidine 0.035mg 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
Potato Oregano
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Potato
208%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.526g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 81)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/nutrients
  2. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/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.