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Oregano vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Oregano and Peppermint

  • Oregano has more Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Copper, Folate, and Potassium, while Peppermint has more Vitamin C.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for Iron is 397% higher.
  • Peppermint contains 8 times less Vitamin B6 than Oregano. Oregano contains 1.044mg of Vitamin B6, while Peppermint contains 0.129mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, oregano, dried and Peppermint, fresh.

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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.
Oregano
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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 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +237.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +557.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.4%
Contains more IronIron +624.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +324.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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%
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 106% 255% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +172%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +172.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +709.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +107.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1282.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +149.7%
~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
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +140%
Contains more FatsFats +355.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +362.9%
Contains more OtherOther +344.6%
Contains more WaterWater +692%

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
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2069.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +169.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oregano Peppermint
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Peppermint Opinion
Calories 265kcal 70kcal Oregano
Protein 9g 3.75g Oregano
Fats 4.28g 0.94g Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Net carbs 26.42g 6.89g Oregano
Carbs 68.92g 14.89g Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 80mg Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 243mg Oregano
Potassium 1260mg 569mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 5.08mg Oregano
Sugar 4.09g Peppermint
Fiber 42.5g 8g Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 0.329mg Oregano
Zinc 2.69mg 1.11mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 73mg Oregano
Sodium 25mg 31mg Oregano
Vitamin A 1701IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A 85µg 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 18.26mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 1.176mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.082mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.266mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 1.706mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.338mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.129mg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg Oregano
Folate 237µg 114µg Oregano
Choline 32.3mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 0.246g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 0.033g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.508g Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.058mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg 0.154mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.154mg Oregano
Leucine 0.78mg 0.281mg Oregano
Lysine 0.5mg 0.161mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg 0.053mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.191mg Oregano
Valine 0.585mg 0.187mg Oregano
Histidine 0.144mg 0.075mg Oregano
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 Peppermint
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
47%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.305g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peppermint
Peppermint is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.