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Rosemary vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between rosemary and oregano

  • The amount of iron, manganese, calcium, fiber, vitamin B6, magnesium, copper, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3 in oregano is higher than in rosemary.
  • Oregano covers your daily iron needs 377% more than rosemary.
  • Rosemary has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of rosemary is 70, while the glycemic index of oregano is 5.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rosemary, fresh and Spices, oregano, dried.

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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 65% 95% 59% 249% 100% 25% 28% 3.4% 125% 0%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +196.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +403.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.6%
Contains more IronIron +453.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +110.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +189.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +124.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +419.8%
~equal in Sodium ~25mg

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.
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 73% 49% 0% 0% 9% 35% 17% 48% 78% 0% 0% 82% 0%
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 +847.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +391.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +408.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +210.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +117.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 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 FatsFats +36.9%
Contains more WaterWater +582.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +171.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +232.9%
Contains more OtherOther +233.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
58% 24% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.901 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +62%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rosemary Oregano
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Rosemary Oregano DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 518%
Iron 6.65mg 36.8mg 377%
Manganese 0.96mg 4.99mg 175%
Calcium 317mg 1597mg 128%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 122%
Fiber 14.1g 42.5g 114%
Vitamin B6 0.336mg 1.044mg 54%
Magnesium 91mg 270mg 43%
Copper 0.301mg 0.633mg 37%
Folate 109µg 237µg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.528mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.912mg 4.64mg 23%
Vitamin C 21.8mg 2.3mg 22%
Potassium 668mg 1260mg 17%
Zinc 0.93mg 2.69mg 16%
Carbs 20.7g 68.92g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.177mg 12%
Phosphorus 66mg 148mg 12%
Protein 3.31g 9g 11%
Selenium 4.5µg 8%
Calories 131kcal 265kcal 7%
Vitamin A 146µg 85µg 7%
Choline 32.3mg 6%
Saturated fat 2.838g 1.551g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.901g 1.369g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.921mg 2%
Fats 5.86g 4.28g 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.16g 0.716g 1%
Net carbs 6.6g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Sodium 26mg 25mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.203mg 0%
Threonine 0.136mg 0.322mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.136mg 0.441mg 0%
Leucine 0.249mg 0.78mg 0%
Lysine 0.143mg 0.5mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0.127mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0.165mg 0.585mg 0%
Histidine 0.066mg 0.144mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rosemary Oregano
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
30%
Rosemary
208%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Rosemary
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rosemary
Rosemary is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.287g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.