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Chili powder spice vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chili powder spice and Oregano?

  • Chili powder spice is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, while Oregano is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, and Folate.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 430% higher.
  • Oregano has 115 times less Sodium than Chili powder spice. Chili powder spice has 2867mg of Sodium, while Oregano has 25mg.

We used Spices, chili powder and Spices, oregano, dried 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 106% 99% 172% 649% 333% 117% 129% 374% 222% 111%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 479% 111% 1380% 211% 73% 63% 3.3% 651% 25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +58%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +353.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +383.9%
Contains more IronIron +112.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +193.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 1779% 763% 0% 63% 217% 218% 53% 483% 0% 264% 21% 36%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.7% 102% 365% 0% 44% 122% 87% 55% 241% 0% 1554% 178% 18%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1643.1%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +108.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +488.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +746.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.921mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 14% 50% 11% 12%
Protein: 13.46 g
Fats: 14.28 g
Carbs: 49.7 g
Water: 10.75 g
Other: 11.81 g
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.6%
Contains more FatsFats +233.6%
Contains more OtherOther +50.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.7%
~equal in Water ~9.93g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 23% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.462 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.006 g
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.369 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +348.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +484.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -37%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 30% 60%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.76 g
Glucose: 2.14 g
Fructose: 4.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +12.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +279.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +19.7%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili powder spice Oregano Opinion
Calories 282kcal 265kcal Chili powder spice
Protein 13.46g 9g Chili powder spice
Fats 14.28g 4.28g Chili powder spice
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2.3mg Oregano
Net carbs 14.9g 26.42g Oregano
Carbs 49.7g 68.92g Oregano
Magnesium 149mg 270mg Oregano
Calcium 330mg 1597mg Oregano
Potassium 1950mg 1260mg Chili powder spice
Iron 17.3mg 36.8mg Oregano
Sugar 7.19g 4.09g Oregano
Fiber 34.8g 42.5g Oregano
Copper 1mg 0.633mg Chili powder spice
Zinc 4.3mg 2.69mg Chili powder spice
Phosphorus 300mg 148mg Chili powder spice
Sodium 2867mg 25mg Oregano
Vitamin A 29650IU 1701IU Chili powder spice
Vitamin A RAE 1483µg 85µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin E 38.14mg 18.26mg Chili powder spice
Manganese 1.7mg 4.99mg Oregano
Selenium 20.4µg 4.5µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.177mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B2 0.94mg 0.528mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 4.64mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B5 0.888mg 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 2.094mg 1.044mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin K 105.7µg 621.7µg Oregano
Folate 28µg 237µg Oregano
Choline 66.5mg 32.3mg Chili powder spice
Saturated Fat 2.462g 1.551g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 3.211g 0.716g Chili powder spice
Polyunsaturated fat 8.006g 1.369g Chili powder spice
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.203mg Oregano
Threonine 0.27mg 0.322mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0.441mg Oregano
Leucine 0.63mg 0.78mg Oregano
Lysine 0.36mg 0.5mg Oregano
Methionine 0.13mg 0.127mg Chili powder spice
Phenylalanine 0.37mg 0.449mg Oregano
Valine 0.54mg 0.585mg Oregano
Histidine 0.18mg 0.144mg Chili powder spice
Fructose 4.29g 1.13g Chili powder spice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.519g 0.621g Oregano
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0g Chili powder spice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili powder spice Oregano
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
300%
Chili powder spice
213%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
231%
Chili powder spice
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 2842mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.911g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chili powder spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171319/nutrients
  2. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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