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

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

  • Oregano is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, and Folate, while Chili powder spice is higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 430% higher.
  • Chili powder spice has 8 times less Folate than Oregano. Oregano has 237µg of Folate, while Chili powder spice has 28µg.
  • Oregano is lower in Sodium.

We used Spices, oregano, dried and Spices, chili powder 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 193% 479% 111% 1380% 211% 73% 63% 3.3% 651% 25%
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%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +58%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +353.3%

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 7.7% 102% 365% 0% 44% 122% 87% 55% 241% 0% 1554% 178% 18%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +488.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +746.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1643.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.888mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +19.7%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +12.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +279.6%
~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.
Oregano Chili powder spice
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 Oregano Chili powder spice Opinion
Calories 265kcal 282kcal Chili powder spice
Protein 9g 13.46g Chili powder spice
Fats 4.28g 14.28g Chili powder spice
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0.7mg Oregano
Net carbs 26.42g 14.9g Oregano
Carbs 68.92g 49.7g Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 149mg Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 330mg Oregano
Potassium 1260mg 1950mg Chili powder spice
Iron 36.8mg 17.3mg Oregano
Sugar 4.09g 7.19g Oregano
Fiber 42.5g 34.8g Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 1mg Chili powder spice
Zinc 2.69mg 4.3mg Chili powder spice
Phosphorus 148mg 300mg Chili powder spice
Sodium 25mg 2867mg Oregano
Vitamin A 1701IU 29650IU Chili powder spice
Vitamin A 85µg 1483µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin E 18.26mg 38.14mg Chili powder spice
Manganese 4.99mg 1.7mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 20.4µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.25mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.94mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 11.6mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.888mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 2.094mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin K 621.7µg 105.7µg Oregano
Folate 237µg 28µg Oregano
Choline 32.3mg 66.5mg Chili powder spice
Saturated Fat 1.551g 2.462g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 3.211g Chili powder spice
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 8.006g Chili powder spice
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.07mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg 0.27mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.39mg Oregano
Leucine 0.78mg 0.63mg Oregano
Lysine 0.5mg 0.36mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg 0.13mg Chili powder spice
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.37mg Oregano
Valine 0.585mg 0.54mg Oregano
Histidine 0.144mg 0.18mg Chili powder spice
Fructose 1.13g 4.29g Chili powder spice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g 0.519g Oregano
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.014g Chili powder spice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/nutrients
  2. Chili powder spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171319/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.