Oregano vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between oregano and black pepper?
- Oregano is higher in vitamin K, iron, calcium, vitamin E, fiber, vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B2, yet black pepper is higher in manganese and copper.
- Oregano's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 382% more.
- Oregano has 18 times more vitamin E than black pepper. While oregano has 18.26mg of vitamin E, black pepper has only 1.04mg.
- The glycemic index of oregano is lower.
We used Spices, oregano, dried and Spices, pepper, black types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +260.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +279% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +126.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +110.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +155.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +214.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1655.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +193.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +305.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +258.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +279.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1294.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +185.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
4.28 g
Carbs:
68.92 g
Water:
9.93 g
Other:
7.87 g
Protein:
10.39 g
Fats:
3.26 g
Carbs:
63.95 g
Water:
12.46 g
Other:
9.94 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.3% |
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Carbs
~63.95g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.551 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.369 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.392 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.998 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.739g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.02 g
Glucose:
0.24 g
Fructose:
0.23 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.15 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +4450% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +691.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +391.3% |
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Starch
~0g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0.15g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 621.7µg | 163.7µg | 382% |
| Iron | 36.8mg | 9.71mg | 339% |
| Manganese | 4.99mg | 12.753mg | 338% |
| Calcium | 1597mg | 443mg | 115% |
| Vitamin E | 18.26mg | 1.04mg | 115% |
| Copper | 0.633mg | 1.33mg | 77% |
| Fiber | 42.5g | 25.3g | 69% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044mg | 0.291mg | 58% |
| Folate | 237µg | 17µg | 55% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.528mg | 0.18mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 270mg | 171mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.64mg | 1.143mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.69mg | 1.19mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.921mg | 1.399mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.108mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 85µg | 27µg | 6% |
| Choline | 32.3mg | 11.3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Protein | 9g | 10.39g | 3% |
| Fats | 4.28g | 3.26g | 2% |
| Carbs | 68.92g | 63.95g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.369g | 0.998g | 2% |
| Potassium | 1260mg | 1329mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.551g | 1.392g | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.13g | 0.23g | 1% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 251kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 4.9µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 158mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.42g | 38.65g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 0.64g | N/A |
| Sodium | 25mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.716g | 0.739g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.203mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.322mg | 0.244mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.441mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.78mg | 1.014mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.5mg | 0.244mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.127mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.585mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.144mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.621g | 0.152g | N/A |
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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
208%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
297%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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.