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Tuna salad vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tuna salad and Oregano

  • Tuna salad is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B12, yet Oregano is higher in Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Folate, and Copper.
  • Oregano covers your daily Iron needs 448% more than Tuna salad.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna salad 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains more Selenium +815.6%
Contains more Calcium +9294.1%
Contains more Iron +3580%
Contains more Magnesium +1321.1%
Contains more Potassium +607.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +380.4%
Contains more Copper +336.6%
Contains more Manganese +12375%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains more Selenium +815.6%
Contains more Calcium +9294.1%
Contains more Iron +3580%
Contains more Magnesium +1321.1%
Contains more Potassium +607.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +380.4%
Contains more Copper +336.6%
Contains more Manganese +12375%

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.
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Oregano
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1653.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +471%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +654.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1188.9%
Contains more Folate +2862.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 2.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 103% 366% 0% 8% 45% 122% 87% 56% 241% 178% 0% 1555%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1653.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +471%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +654.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1188.9%
Contains more Folate +2862.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +78.2%
Contains more Fats +116.4%
Contains more Water +536.1%
Contains more Carbs +632.4%
Contains more Other +269.5%
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 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 Protein +78.2%
Contains more Fats +116.4%
Contains more Water +536.1%
Contains more Carbs +632.4%
Contains more Other +269.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +303.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +201.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.551
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +303.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +201.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.551

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Oregano Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 26.42g Oregano
Protein 16.04g 9g Tuna salad
Fats 9.26g 4.28g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 68.92g Oregano
Calories 187kcal 265kcal Oregano
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g Tuna salad
Fiber 0g 42.5g Oregano
Calcium 17mg 1597mg Oregano
Iron 1mg 36.8mg Oregano
Magnesium 19mg 270mg Oregano
Phosphorus 178mg 148mg Tuna salad
Potassium 178mg 1260mg Oregano
Sodium 402mg 25mg Oregano
Zinc 0.56mg 2.69mg Oregano
Copper 0.145mg 0.633mg Oregano
Manganese 0.04mg 4.99mg Oregano
Selenium 41.2µg 4.5µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 1701IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 85µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg Oregano
Vitamin C 2.2mg 2.3mg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.177mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.528mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 4.64mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 1.044mg Oregano
Folate 8µg 237µg Oregano
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0µg Tuna salad
Vitamin K 621.7µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.203mg Oregano
Threonine 0.701mg 0.322mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.441mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg 0.78mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg 0.5mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg 0.127mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.449mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.824mg 0.585mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg 0.144mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.544g 1.551g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 0.716g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 1.369g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Oregano
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Tuna salad
230%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.0069999999999999g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.