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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.
  • Chili powder spice's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 559% 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% 28% 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% 494% 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 +1644.7%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 105.7µg 430%
Iron 36.8mg 17.3mg 244%
Vitamin A 85µg 1483µg 155%
Manganese 4.99mg 1.7mg 143%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 38.14mg 133%
Calcium 1597mg 330mg 127%
Sodium 25mg 2867mg 124%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 2.094mg 81%
Folate 237µg 28µg 52%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 11.6mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 8.006g 44%
Copper 0.633mg 1mg 41%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.94mg 32%
Fiber 42.5g 34.8g 31%
Magnesium 270mg 149mg 29%
Selenium 4.5µg 20.4µg 29%
Phosphorus 148mg 300mg 22%
Potassium 1260mg 1950mg 20%
Zinc 2.69mg 4.3mg 15%
Fats 4.28g 14.28g 15%
Protein 9g 13.46g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.25mg 6%
Carbs 68.92g 49.7g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 3.211g 6%
Choline 32.3mg 66.5mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.551g 2.462g 4%
Fructose 1.13g 4.29g 4%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0.7mg 2%
Calories 265kcal 282kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.888mg 1%
Net carbs 26.42g 14.9g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 7.19g N/A
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 0.27mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.39mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 0.36mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0.13mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.37mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 0.54mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 0.18mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g 0.519g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
208%
Oregano
201%
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.