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Oregano vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Oregano and Jalapeño?

  • Oregano is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin E , Copper, Magnesium, and Folate, while Jalapeño is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 503% higher.
  • Jalapeño has 147 times less Iron than Oregano. Oregano has 36.8mg of Iron, while Jalapeño has 0.25mg.

We used Spices, oregano, dried and Peppers, jalapeno, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +13208.3%
Contains more Iron +14620%
Contains more Magnesium +1700%
Contains more Phosphorus +469.2%
Contains more Potassium +408.1%
Contains more Zinc +1821.4%
Contains more Copper +1276.1%
Contains more Manganese +5044.3%
Contains more Selenium +1025%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Contains more Calcium +13208.3%
Contains more Iron +14620%
Contains more Magnesium +1700%
Contains more Phosphorus +469.2%
Contains more Potassium +408.1%
Contains more Zinc +1821.4%
Contains more Copper +1276.1%
Contains more Manganese +5044.3%
Contains more Selenium +1025%
Contains less Sodium -88%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +410.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +342.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +654.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +149.2%
Contains more Folate +777.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +3260.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +5056.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 65% 72% 0% 396% 10% 17% 24% 19% 97% 21% 0% 47%
Contains more Vitamin A +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +410.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +342.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +654.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +149.2%
Contains more Folate +777.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +3260.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +5056.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +889%
Contains more Fats +1056.8%
Contains more Carbs +960.3%
Contains more Other +1384.9%
Contains more Water +823.4%
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +889%
Contains more Fats +1056.8%
Contains more Carbs +960.3%
Contains more Other +1384.9%
Contains more Water +823.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2369%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1122.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2369%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1122.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +28.4%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +132.7%
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
36% 64%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 2.63 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +28.4%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +132.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oregano Jalapeño
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 Oregano Jalapeño Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 3.7g Oregano
Protein 9g 0.91g Oregano
Fats 4.28g 0.37g Oregano
Carbs 68.92g 6.5g Oregano
Calories 265kcal 29kcal Oregano
Fructose 1.13g 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.09g 4.12g Oregano
Fiber 42.5g 2.8g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 12mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 0.25mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 15mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 26mg Oregano
Potassium 1260mg 248mg Oregano
Sodium 25mg 3mg Jalapeño
Zinc 2.69mg 0.14mg Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 0.046mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 0.097mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 0.4µg Oregano
Vitamin A 1701IU 1078IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 54µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg 3.58mg Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 118.6mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.04mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.07mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 1.28mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.315mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.419mg Oregano
Folate 237µg 27µg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg 18.5µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.441mg Oregano
Leucine 0.78mg Oregano
Lysine 0.5mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.449mg Oregano
Valine 0.585mg Oregano
Histidine 0.144mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 0.092g Jalapeño
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 0.029g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.112g Oregano
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g 0.05g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oregano Jalapeño
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
230%
Oregano
64%
Jalapeño
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
9%
Jalapeño

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.459g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
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. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/nutrients
  2. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/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.