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Oregano vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Oregano and Peanut

  • Oregano is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Calcium, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B6, yet Peanut is richer in Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Oregano is 518% higher.
  • Oregano contains 17 times more Calcium than Peanut. Oregano contains 1597mg of Calcium, while Peanut contains 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% 102% 365% 0% 44% 122% 87% 55% 241% 0% 1554% 178% 18%
Peanut
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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
Peanut
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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 Opinion
Calories 265kcal 567kcal Peanut
Protein 9g 25.8g Peanut
Fats 4.28g 49.24g Peanut
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Oregano
Net carbs 26.42g 7.63g Oregano
Carbs 68.92g 16.13g Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 168mg Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 92mg Oregano
Potassium 1260mg 705mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 4.58mg Oregano
Sugar 4.09g 4.72g Oregano
Fiber 42.5g 8.5g Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 1.144mg Peanut
Zinc 2.69mg 3.27mg Peanut
Phosphorus 148mg 376mg Peanut
Sodium 25mg 18mg Peanut
Vitamin A 1701IU 0IU Oregano
Vitamin A 85µg 0µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg 8.33mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 1.934mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 7.2µg Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.64mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.135mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 12.066mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 1.767mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.348mg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg 0µg Oregano
Folate 237µg 240µg Peanut
Choline 32.3mg 52.5mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 1.551g 6.279g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 24.426g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 15.558g Peanut
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.25mg Peanut
Threonine 0.322mg 0.883mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.907mg Peanut
Leucine 0.78mg 1.672mg Peanut
Lysine 0.5mg 0.926mg Peanut
Methionine 0.127mg 0.317mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 1.377mg Peanut
Valine 0.585mg 1.082mg Peanut
Histidine 0.144mg 0.652mg Peanut
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
213%
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.