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Maple syrup vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between maple syrup and oregano

  • The amount of vitamin K, iron, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, manganese, vitamin B6, copper, magnesium, and folate in oregano is higher than in maple syrup.
  • Oregano covers your daily vitamin K needs 518% more than maple syrup.
  • Maple syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of maple syrup is 54, while the glycemic index of oregano is 5.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Syrups, maple 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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
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 less SodiumSodium -52%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1185.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1465.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +494.3%
Contains more IronIron +33354.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +3416.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +83%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +7300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +650%

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% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Oregano
10
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 B2Vitamin B2 +140.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +168.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5628.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2458.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1918.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 WaterWater +226.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22400%
Contains more FatsFats +7033.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1574.5%
~equal in Carbs ~68.92g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6409.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7952.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
96% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 58.32 g
Glucose: 1.6 g
Fructose: 0.52 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 SucroseSucrose +6308.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +18.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +117.3%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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.
Maple syrup Oregano
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Oregano DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 621.7µg 518%
Iron 0.11mg 36.8mg 459%
Fiber 0g 42.5g 170%
Calcium 102mg 1597mg 150%
Vitamin E 0mg 18.26mg 122%
Manganese 2.908mg 4.99mg 91%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 1.044mg 80%
Copper 0.018mg 0.633mg 68%
Folate 0µg 237µg 59%
Magnesium 21mg 270mg 59%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.528mg 57%
Potassium 212mg 1260mg 31%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 4.64mg 28%
Phosphorus 2mg 148mg 21%
Protein 0.04g 9g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.921mg 18%
Zinc 1.47mg 2.69mg 11%
Vitamin A 0µg 85µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 1.369g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.177mg 9%
Selenium 0.6µg 4.5µg 7%
Saturated fat 0.007g 1.551g 7%
Fats 0.06g 4.28g 6%
Choline 1.6mg 32.3mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0.716g 2%
Sodium 12mg 25mg 1%
Carbs 67.04g 68.92g 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1.13g 1%
Calories 260kcal 265kcal 0%
Net carbs 67.04g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 60.46g 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
Maple syrup 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
24%
Maple syrup
208%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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 Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.544g)
Which food is cheaper?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.