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Saffron vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Saffron and Oregano

  • Saffron is richer in Manganese, Vitamin C, and Phosphorus, yet Oregano is richer in Iron, Fiber, Calcium, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Saffron is 1018% higher.
  • Saffron contains 35 times more Vitamin C than Oregano. Saffron contains 80.8mg of Vitamin C, while Oregano contains 2.3mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, saffron 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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
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 PotassiumPotassium +36.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +469.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1338.7%
Contains more IronIron +231.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +93%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~270mg

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 269% 32% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 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 +3413%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +217.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +154.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~1.044mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 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 ProteinProtein +27%
Contains more FatsFats +36.7%
Contains more WaterWater +19.8%
Contains more OtherOther +44.4%
~equal in Carbs ~68.92g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +66.9%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~1.551g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron 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 vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Oregano Opinion
Calories 310kcal 265kcal Saffron
Protein 11.43g 9g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 4.28g Saffron
Vitamin C 80.8mg 2.3mg Saffron
Net carbs 61.47g 26.42g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 68.92g Oregano
Magnesium 264mg 270mg Oregano
Calcium 111mg 1597mg Oregano
Potassium 1724mg 1260mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 36.8mg Oregano
Sugar 4.09g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 42.5g Oregano
Copper 0.328mg 0.633mg Oregano
Zinc 1.09mg 2.69mg Oregano
Phosphorus 252mg 148mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 25mg Oregano
Vitamin A 530IU 1701IU Oregano
Vitamin A 27µg 85µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg Oregano
Manganese 28.408mg 4.99mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 4.5µg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.177mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.528mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 4.64mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 1.044mg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg Oregano
Folate 93µg 237µg Oregano
Choline 32.3mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.586g 1.551g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.716g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 1.369g Saffron
Tryptophan 0.203mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.441mg Oregano
Leucine 0.78mg Oregano
Lysine 0.5mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.449mg Oregano
Valine 0.585mg Oregano
Histidine 0.144mg Oregano
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron 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
56%
Saffron
213%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.