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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.

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% 175% 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% 102% 365% 0% 44% 122% 87% 55% 241% 0% 1554% 178% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +847.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +71.9%
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 Opinion
Calories 131kcal 265kcal Oregano
Protein 3.31g 9g Oregano
Fats 5.86g 4.28g Rosemary
Vitamin C 21.8mg 2.3mg Rosemary
Net carbs 6.6g 26.42g Oregano
Carbs 20.7g 68.92g Oregano
Magnesium 91mg 270mg Oregano
Calcium 317mg 1597mg Oregano
Potassium 668mg 1260mg Oregano
Iron 6.65mg 36.8mg Oregano
Sugar 4.09g Rosemary
Fiber 14.1g 42.5g Oregano
Copper 0.301mg 0.633mg Oregano
Zinc 0.93mg 2.69mg Oregano
Phosphorus 66mg 148mg Oregano
Sodium 26mg 25mg Oregano
Vitamin A 2924IU 1701IU Rosemary
Vitamin A 146µg 85µg Rosemary
Vitamin E 18.26mg Oregano
Manganese 0.96mg 4.99mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.177mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.528mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 0.912mg 4.64mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 0.336mg 1.044mg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg Oregano
Folate 109µg 237µg Oregano
Choline 32.3mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 2.838g 1.551g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 1.16g 0.716g Rosemary
Polyunsaturated fat 0.901g 1.369g Oregano
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.203mg Oregano
Threonine 0.136mg 0.322mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.136mg 0.441mg Oregano
Leucine 0.249mg 0.78mg Oregano
Lysine 0.143mg 0.5mg Oregano
Methionine 0.047mg 0.127mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0.449mg Oregano
Valine 0.165mg 0.585mg Oregano
Histidine 0.066mg 0.144mg Oregano
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

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
40%
Rosemary
213%
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.