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Shortbread vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shortbread and oregano different?

  • Oregano has more vitamin K, iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, vitamin B6, magnesium, copper, and folate than shortbread.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for oregano is 509% higher.
  • Oregano has a lower glycemic index (5) than shortbread (64).

Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Spices, oregano, dried are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
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 SeleniumSelenium +37.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1828.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12184.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1331.8%
Contains more IronIron +1134.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +603.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +449%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +124.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1169.7%

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 0% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Oregano
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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 B1Vitamin B1 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +648.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +186.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1370.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5551.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +192.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +3488.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 +512.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.6%
Contains more WaterWater +175.8%
Contains more OtherOther +664.1%
~equal in Carbs ~68.92g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 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 +836.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +508.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
22% 46% 28% 4%
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2206.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +427.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +276.7%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Oregano
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Shortbread Oregano DV% diff.
Vitamin K 11µg 621.7µg 509%
Iron 2.98mg 36.8mg 423%
Manganese 0.393mg 4.99mg 200%
Fiber 1.3g 42.5g 165%
Calcium 13mg 1597mg 158%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 18.26mg 105%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 1.044mg 75%
Magnesium 14mg 270mg 61%
Copper 0.09mg 0.633mg 60%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 1.369g 46%
Folate 81µg 237µg 39%
Fats 26.22g 4.28g 34%
Potassium 88mg 1260mg 34%
Saturated fat 8.105g 1.551g 30%
Zinc 0.49mg 2.69mg 20%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.528mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.177mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 0.716g 15%
Sodium 353mg 25mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.921mg 12%
Calories 514kcal 265kcal 12%
Phosphorus 66mg 148mg 12%
Vitamin A 0µg 85µg 9%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 4.64mg 9%
Protein 5.37g 9g 7%
Choline 0.9mg 32.3mg 6%
Selenium 6.2µg 4.5µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Carbs 63.78g 68.92g 2%
Fructose 0.3g 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 4.09g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.621g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread 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%
Shortbread
208%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.554g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.

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