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Sugar substitute vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between sugar substitute and oregano?

  • Oregano has more iron, manganese, fiber, vitamin B6, calcium, copper, magnesium, vitamin B2, potassium, and zinc than sugar substitute.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for iron is 458% higher.
  • Sugar substitute has a higher glycemic index (40) than oregano (5).

We used Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Spices, oregano, dried types in this comparison.

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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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Oregano
10
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 +4400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3130.8%
Contains more IronIron +22900%
Contains more CopperCopper +8942.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +6625%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1750%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22581.8%

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% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +1080%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3420%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1051.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6860%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 CarbsCarbs +23%
Contains more ProteinProtein +336.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +95.3%
~equal in Water ~9.93g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 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 MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +74.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Oregano DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 518%
Iron 0.16mg 36.8mg 458%
Manganese 0.022mg 4.99mg 216%
Fiber 0.6g 42.5g 168%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 122%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 1.044mg 79%
Calcium 879mg 1597mg 72%
Copper 0.007mg 0.633mg 70%
Magnesium 6mg 270mg 63%
Folate 237µg 59%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.528mg 39%
Potassium 39mg 1260mg 36%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 29%
Sodium 572mg 25mg 24%
Zinc 0.04mg 2.69mg 24%
Phosphorus 8mg 148mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.921mg 17%
Protein 2.06g 9g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.177mg 14%
Vitamin A 85µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 9%
Selenium 4.5µg 8%
Saturated fat 1.551g 7%
Fats 0g 4.28g 7%
Choline 32.3mg 6%
Carbs 84.77g 68.92g 5%
Calories 347kcal 265kcal 4%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 2%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Fructose 0g 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 84.17g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 4.03g 4.09g 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 - ALA 0.621g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
208%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.551g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 547mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.