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Oregano vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between oregano and peanut butter

  • Oregano is higher in vitamin K, iron, calcium, fiber, manganese, vitamin E, vitamin B6, and folate, yet peanut butter is higher in vitamin B3.
  • Oregano covers your daily vitamin K needs 518% more than peanut butter.
  • Oregano contains 33 times more calcium than peanut butter. While oregano contains 1597mg of calcium, peanut butter contains only 49mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in oregano is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, oregano, dried and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.

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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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3159.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.8%
Contains more IronIron +2014.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +199.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32%
~equal in Zinc ~2.51mg
~equal in Selenium ~4.1µg

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 0% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +207133.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +95%
~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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +208.9%
Contains more WaterWater +707.3%
Contains more OtherOther +172.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +146.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1100%

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
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3523%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +815.6%

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
25% 73%
Starch: 3.56 g
Sucrose: 10.25 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1361.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +841.7%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1026.4%
~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 Peanut butter
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 Peanut butter DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 0.3µg 518%
Iron 36.8mg 1.74mg 438%
Calcium 1597mg 49mg 155%
Fiber 42.5g 5g 150%
Manganese 4.99mg 1.665mg 145%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 12.535g 74%
Fats 4.28g 51.36g 72%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 25.941g 63%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 9.1mg 61%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 13.112mg 53%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.441mg 46%
Saturated fat 1.551g 10.325g 40%
Folate 237µg 87µg 38%
Phosphorus 148mg 335mg 27%
Protein 9g 22.21g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.192mg 26%
Magnesium 270mg 168mg 24%
Copper 0.633mg 0.422mg 23%
Potassium 1260mg 558mg 21%
Calories 265kcal 598kcal 17%
Carbs 68.92g 22.31g 16%
Vitamin A 85µg 0µg 9%
Choline 32.3mg 63mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 1.137mg 4%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.15mg 2%
Zinc 2.69mg 2.51mg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 0.12g 1%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Selenium 4.5µg 4.1µg 1%
Net carbs 26.42g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 10.49g N/A
Sodium 25mg 17mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 1.202mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 0.557mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oregano Peanut butter
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
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.774g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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