Flax seeds vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Flax seeds and Oregano?
- Flax seeds are higher in Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Copper, yet Oregano is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin E, Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
- Oregano's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 514% more.
- Flax seeds have 9 times more Vitamin B1 than Oregano. While Flax seeds have 1.644mg of Vitamin B1, Oregano has only 0.177mg.
We used Seeds, flaxseed and Spices, oregano, dried types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +92.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +333.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +464.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +526.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55% |
| Contains more IronIron | +542.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +101% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +828.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +143.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5790.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +228% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +120.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +14358.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +172.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
4.28 g
Carbs:
68.92 g
Water:
9.93 g
Other:
7.87 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +103.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +885% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +138.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.73 g
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 | +951.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1998.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -57.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +26.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +375% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 534kcal | 265kcal |
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| Protein | 18.29g | 9g |
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| Fats | 42.16g | 4.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 2.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.58g | 26.42g |
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| Carbs | 28.88g | 68.92g |
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| Magnesium | 392mg | 270mg |
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| Calcium | 255mg | 1597mg |
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| Potassium | 813mg | 1260mg |
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| Iron | 5.73mg | 36.8mg |
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| Sugar | 1.55g | 4.09g |
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| Fiber | 27.3g | 42.5g |
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| Copper | 1.22mg | 0.633mg |
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| Zinc | 4.34mg | 2.69mg |
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| Phosphorus | 642mg | 148mg |
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| Sodium | 30mg | 25mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 1701IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 85µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 18.26mg |
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| Manganese | 2.482mg | 4.99mg |
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| Selenium | 25.4µg | 4.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.177mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.528mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 4.64mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 0.921mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 1.044mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 621.7µg |
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| Folate | 87µg | 237µg |
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| Choline | 78.7mg | 32.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.663g | 1.551g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.527g | 0.716g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 1.369g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0.203mg |
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| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0.322mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0.441mg |
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| Leucine | 1.235mg | 0.78mg |
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| Lysine | 0.862mg | 0.5mg |
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| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.127mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 0.449mg |
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| Valine | 1.072mg | 0.585mg |
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| Histidine | 0.472mg | 0.144mg |
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| Fructose | 0g | 1.13g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.621g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
62%
213%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
319%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.54g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flax seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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.