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Oregano vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oregano and Cayenne pepper different?

  • Oregano is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Fiber, and Folate, while Cayenne pepper is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E .
  • Oregano covers your daily need of Vitamin K 451% more than Cayenne pepper.
  • Oregano contains 11 times more Calcium than Cayenne pepper. Oregano contains 1597mg of Calcium, while Cayenne pepper contains 148mg.

Spices, oregano, dried and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne types were used in this article.

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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 +979.1%
Contains more Iron +371.8%
Contains more Magnesium +77.6%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Copper +69.7%
Contains more Manganese +149.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +98%
Contains more Potassium +59.8%
Contains more Selenium +95.6%
Equal in Zinc - 2.48
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 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains more Calcium +979.1%
Contains more Iron +371.8%
Contains more Magnesium +77.6%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Copper +69.7%
Contains more Manganese +149.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +98%
Contains more Potassium +59.8%
Contains more Selenium +95.6%
Equal in Zinc - 2.48

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 Folate +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +674.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2346.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +3221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134.7%
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 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
Contains more Folate +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +674.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2346.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +3221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +21.7%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Other +30.3%
Contains more Protein +33.4%
Contains more Fats +303.5%
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more Carbs +21.7%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Other +30.3%
Contains more Protein +33.4%
Contains more Fats +303.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +284.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +511.4%
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +284.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +511.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Protein 9g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 4.28g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 68.92g 56.63g Oregano
Calories 265kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g 10.34g Oregano
Fiber 42.5g 27.2g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 148mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 7.8mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 152mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 1260mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 25mg 30mg Oregano
Zinc 2.69mg 2.48mg Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 0.373mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 2mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 1701IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 18.26mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 2.3mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 237µg 106µg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg 80.3µg 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 3.26g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 8.37g Cayenne pepper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oregano Cayenne pepper
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
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.709g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.