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Oregano vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between oregano and peanuts

  • Oregano is richer in vitamin K, iron, calcium, fiber, manganese, vitamin E, and vitamin B6, yet peanuts are richer in copper, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for oregano is 518% higher.
  • Oregano contains 17 times more calcium than peanuts. Oregano contains 1597mg of calcium, while peanuts contain 92mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, oregano, dried and Peanuts, all types, raw.

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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%
Peanut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 28% 62% 172% 381% 89% 161% 2.3% 252% 39%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1635.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.7%
Contains more IronIron +703.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +158%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +154.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60%

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%
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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 0% 0% 167% 0% 160% 31% 226% 106% 80% 0% 0% 180% 29%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +291.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +261.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +62.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~240µg

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
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26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +327.3%
Contains more WaterWater +52.8%
Contains more OtherOther +237.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +186.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1050.5%

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
Peanut
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14% 53% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3311.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1036.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Peanut DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 0µg 518%
Iron 36.8mg 4.58mg 403%
Calcium 1597mg 92mg 151%
Fiber 42.5g 8.5g 136%
Manganese 4.99mg 1.934mg 133%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 15.558g 95%
Fats 4.28g 49.24g 69%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 8.33mg 66%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 24.426g 59%
Copper 0.633mg 1.144mg 57%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.348mg 54%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 12.066mg 46%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.64mg 39%
Protein 9g 25.8g 34%
Phosphorus 148mg 376mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.135mg 30%
Magnesium 270mg 168mg 24%
Saturated fat 1.551g 6.279g 21%
Carbs 68.92g 16.13g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 1.767mg 17%
Potassium 1260mg 705mg 16%
Calories 265kcal 567kcal 15%
Vitamin A 85µg 0µg 9%
Selenium 4.5µg 7.2µg 5%
Zinc 2.69mg 3.27mg 5%
Choline 32.3mg 52.5mg 4%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Folate 237µg 240µg 1%
Net carbs 26.42g 7.63g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 4.72g N/A
Sodium 25mg 18mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.25mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 0.883mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.907mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 1.672mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 0.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0.317mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 1.377mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 1.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 0.652mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oregano Peanut
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
75%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.728g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.