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Chia seeds vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chia seeds and Oregano

  • Chia seeds has more Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Copper, however, Oregano is higher in Iron, Vitamin E, Manganese, Calcium, Folate, and Fiber.
  • Oregano covers your daily need of Iron 364% more than Chia seeds.
  • Chia seeds has 12 times more Selenium than Oregano. While Chia seeds has 55.2µg of Selenium, Oregano has only 4.5µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, chia seeds, dried 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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
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 +24.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +46%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +481.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1126.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +153.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +209.6%
Contains more IronIron +376.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +83.3%

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 5.3% 3.2% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +250.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3050%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3552%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +210.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +383.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 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 +83.8%
Contains more FatsFats +618.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.6%
Contains more WaterWater +71.2%
Contains more OtherOther +64%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 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 +222.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1628.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chia seeds Oregano
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Oregano Opinion
Calories 486kcal 265kcal Chia seeds
Protein 16.54g 9g Chia seeds
Fats 30.74g 4.28g Chia seeds
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2.3mg Oregano
Net carbs 7.72g 26.42g Oregano
Carbs 42.12g 68.92g Oregano
Magnesium 335mg 270mg Chia seeds
Calcium 631mg 1597mg Oregano
Potassium 407mg 1260mg Oregano
Iron 7.72mg 36.8mg Oregano
Sugar 4.09g Chia seeds
Fiber 34.4g 42.5g Oregano
Copper 0.924mg 0.633mg Chia seeds
Zinc 4.58mg 2.69mg Chia seeds
Phosphorus 860mg 148mg Chia seeds
Sodium 16mg 25mg Chia seeds
Vitamin A 54IU 1701IU Oregano
Vitamin A 85µg Oregano
Vitamin E 0.5mg 18.26mg Oregano
Manganese 2.723mg 4.99mg Oregano
Selenium 55.2µg 4.5µg Chia seeds
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.177mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.528mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 4.64mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B5 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg Oregano
Folate 49µg 237µg Oregano
Trans Fat 0.14g 0g Oregano
Choline 32.3mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 3.33g 1.551g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 0.716g Chia seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 1.369g Chia seeds
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.203mg Chia seeds
Threonine 0.709mg 0.322mg Chia seeds
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.441mg Chia seeds
Leucine 1.371mg 0.78mg Chia seeds
Lysine 0.97mg 0.5mg Chia seeds
Methionine 0.588mg 0.127mg Chia seeds
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.449mg Chia seeds
Valine 0.95mg 0.585mg Chia seeds
Histidine 0.531mg 0.144mg Chia seeds
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g 0.621g Chia seeds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Chia seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chia seeds 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
32%
Chia seeds
213%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.779g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.