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.

Turmeric

Oregano

Contains more Iron +49.5%

Contains more Phosphorus +102%

Contains more Potassium +65.1%

Contains more Zinc +67.3%

Contains more Copper +105.4%

Contains more Manganese +296.8%

Contains more Selenium +37.8%

Contains more Calcium +850.6%

Contains more Magnesium +29.8%

Equal in Sodium - 25

Turmeric

Oregano

Contains more Iron +49.5%

Contains more Phosphorus +102%

Contains more Potassium +65.1%

Contains more Zinc +67.3%

Contains more Copper +105.4%

Contains more Manganese +296.8%

Contains more Selenium +37.8%

Contains more Calcium +850.6%

Contains more Magnesium +29.8%

Equal in Sodium - 25

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.

Turmeric

Oregano

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +312.2%

Contains more Vitamin C +228.6%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +205.2%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +252%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.7%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.9%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +875.7%

Contains more Folate +1085%

Contains more Vitamin K +4539.6%

Turmeric

Oregano

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +312.2%

Contains more Vitamin C +228.6%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +205.2%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +252%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.7%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.9%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +875.7%

Contains more Folate +1085%

Contains more Vitamin K +4539.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Turmeric

Oregano

Contains more Water +29.4%

Contains more Fats +31.7%

Contains more Other +11.2%

Equal in Protein - 9

Equal in Carbs - 68.92

Turmeric

Protein: 9.68 g

Fats: 3.25 g

Carbs: 67.14 g

Water: 12.85 g

Other: 7.08 g

Oregano

Protein: 9 g

Fats: 4.28 g

Carbs: 68.92 g

Water: 9.93 g

Other: 7.87 g

Contains more Water +29.4%

Contains more Fats +31.7%

Contains more Other +11.2%

Equal in Protein - 9

Equal in Carbs - 68.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Turmeric

Oregano

Contains less Saturated Fat -15.6%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.1%

Turmeric

Saturated Fat: 1.838 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g

Oregano

Saturated Fat: 1.551 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -15.6%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Turmeric

Oregano

Contains more Sucrose +161.5%

Contains more Glucose +400%

Contains more Fructose +151.1%

Contains more Galactose +∞%

Turmeric

Starch: 0 g

Sucrose: 2.38 g

Glucose: 0.38 g

Fructose: 0.45 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Oregano

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 Sucrose +161.5%

Contains more Glucose +400%

Contains more Fructose +151.1%

Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in price
Rich in minerals
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Saturated Fat
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	44.44g	26.42g
Protein	9.68g	9g
Fats	3.25g	4.28g
Carbs	67.14g	68.92g
Calories	312kcal	265kcal
Fructose	0.45g	1.13g
Sugar	3.21g	4.09g
Fiber	22.7g	42.5g
Calcium	168mg	1597mg
Iron	55mg	36.8mg
Magnesium	208mg	270mg
Phosphorus	299mg	148mg
Potassium	2080mg	1260mg
Sodium	27mg	25mg
Zinc	4.5mg	2.69mg
Copper	1.3mg	0.633mg
Manganese	19.8mg	4.99mg
Selenium	6.2µg	4.5µg
Vitamin A	0IU	1701IU
Vitamin A RAE	0µg	85µg
Vitamin E	4.43mg	18.26mg
Vitamin C	0.7mg	2.3mg
Vitamin B1	0.058mg	0.177mg
Vitamin B2	0.15mg	0.528mg
Vitamin B3	1.35mg	4.64mg
Vitamin B5	0.542mg	0.921mg
Vitamin B6	0.107mg	1.044mg
Folate	20µg	237µg
Vitamin K	13.4µg	621.7µg
Tryptophan	0.17mg	0.203mg
Threonine	0.33mg	0.322mg
Isoleucine	0.47mg	0.441mg
Leucine	0.81mg	0.78mg
Lysine	0.38mg	0.5mg
Methionine	0.14mg	0.127mg
Phenylalanine	0.53mg	0.449mg
Valine	0.66mg	0.585mg
Histidine	0.15mg	0.144mg
Trans Fat	0.056g	0g
Saturated Fat	1.838g	1.551g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.449g	0.716g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.756g	1.369g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.081g	0g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.003g	0.621g

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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

23%

230%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

575%

319%

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?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Turmeric vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Significant differences between Turmeric and Oregano

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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Comparison summary

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