Turmeric vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between turmeric and oregano
- Turmeric has more manganese, iron, and copper; however, oregano is richer in vitamin K, calcium, vitamin E, fiber, vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B2.
- Turmeric covers your daily manganese needs 644% more than oregano.
- Oregano has 2 times less copper than turmeric. Turmeric has 1.3mg of copper, while oregano has 0.633mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground 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 PotassiumPotassium | +65.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +105.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +67.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +296.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +850.6% |
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 CholineCholine | +52.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +312.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +205.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +252% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +243.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +875.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4539.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1085% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.2% |
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Protein
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +59.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +81.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +161.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +400% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +151.1% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Starch
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Lactose
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Maltose
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 19.8mg | 4.99mg | 644% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 621.7µg | 507% |
| Iron | 55mg | 36.8mg | 228% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 1597mg | 143% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 18.26mg | 92% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 42.5g | 79% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.633mg | 74% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 1.044mg | 72% |
| Folate | 20µg | 237µg | 54% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.528mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 1260mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 148mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 4.64mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 2.69mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 270mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.177mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 85µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 0.921mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 1.369g | 4% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 32.3mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 4.5µg | 3% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 265kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 2.3mg | 2% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 4.28g | 2% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 9g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 1.13g | 1% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 68.92g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 1.551g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 0.716g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 26.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | 4.09g | N/A |
| Sodium | 27mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.203mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0.441mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0.78mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0.585mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | 0.621g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.287g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)