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Oregano vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are oregano and pistachios different?

  • Oregano is richer in iron, manganese, calcium, fiber, vitamin E, and folate, while pistachios are higher in copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Oregano covers your daily need for iron, 411% more than pistachios.
  • Oregano contains 15 times more calcium than pistachios. Oregano contains 1597mg of calcium, while pistachios contain 105mg.
  • Pistachios have a higher glycemic index (28) than oregano (5).

Spices, oregano, dried and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw 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.
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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +123.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1421%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.9%
Contains more IronIron +838.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +315.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +105.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +231.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +55.6%

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.
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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +538.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +256.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +364.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +391.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +153.7%
Contains more WaterWater +127.2%
Contains more OtherOther +164.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +124%
Contains more FatsFats +958.9%

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3148.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +950.4%

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
18% 74% 3% 3% 2%
Starch: 1.67 g
Sucrose: 6.87 g
Glucose: 0.32 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +493.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +370.8%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +654.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 Pistachio
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Pistachio DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 518%
Iron 36.8mg 3.92mg 411%
Manganese 4.99mg 1.2mg 165%
Calcium 1597mg 105mg 149%
Fiber 42.5g 10.6g 128%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 2.86mg 103%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 14.38g 87%
Copper 0.633mg 1.3mg 74%
Fats 4.28g 45.32g 63%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.87mg 58%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 23.257g 56%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 1.7mg 50%
Phosphorus 148mg 490mg 49%
Folate 237µg 51µg 47%
Magnesium 270mg 121mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.16mg 28%
Protein 9g 20.16g 22%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 1.3mg 21%
Saturated fat 1.551g 5.907g 20%
Calories 265kcal 560kcal 15%
Carbs 68.92g 27.17g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.52mg 8%
Potassium 1260mg 1025mg 7%
Vitamin A 85µg 26µg 7%
Choline 32.3mg 6%
Selenium 4.5µg 7µg 5%
Zinc 2.69mg 2.2mg 4%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 5.6mg 4%
Fructose 1.13g 0.24g 1%
Sodium 25mg 1mg 1%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 26.42g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 7.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 0.512mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Oregano Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.356g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.