Wheat vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between wheat and oregano
- Wheat has more selenium and phosphorus; however, oregano is higher in iron, calcium, manganese, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
- Oregano covers your daily need for iron, 416% more than wheat .
- Wheat has 20 times more selenium than oregano. While wheat has 89.4µg of selenium, oregano has only 4.5µg.
- The glycemic index of wheat is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Wheat, durum 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 ZincZinc | +54.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +243.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1886.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4597.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +192.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +945.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +65.7% |
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 Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +136.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +336.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +149.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +451.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +342.1% |
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Carbs
~68.92g
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Water
~9.93g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +108.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 621.7µg | 518% | |
| Iron | 3.52mg | 36.8mg | 416% |
| Fiber | 42.5g | 170% | |
| Calcium | 34mg | 1597mg | 156% |
| Selenium | 89.4µg | 4.5µg | 154% |
| Vitamin E | 18.26mg | 122% | |
| Manganese | 3.012mg | 4.99mg | 86% |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 148mg | 51% |
| Folate | 43µg | 237µg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 1.044mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.528mg | 31% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 270mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 1260mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.177mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 4.16mg | 2.69mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 4.64mg | 13% |
| Protein | 13.68g | 9g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.633mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 85µg | 9% |
| Choline | 32.3mg | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.454g | 1.551g | 5% |
| Calories | 339kcal | 265kcal | 4% |
| Fats | 2.47g | 4.28g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 1.369g | 3% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.13g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 71.13g | 68.92g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.344g | 0.716g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 71.13g | 26.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 0.921mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.203mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0.441mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 0.78mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 0.585mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.621g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
34%
208%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
319%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.097g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
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)