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Oregano vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between oregano and pepperoni

  • Oregano is richer than pepperoni in vitamin K, iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, copper, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for oregano is 513% higher.
  • Oregano contains less saturated fat.
  • Oregano has a lower glycemic index than pepperoni.

Food types used in this article are Spices, oregano, dried and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced.

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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 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8305.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +359.9%
Contains more IronIron +2666.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +595.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +364.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +544.4%
~equal in Zinc ~2.44mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~158mg

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% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1672.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +188.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10619%
Contains more FolateFolate +4640%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +58.5%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.987mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.93mg

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
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5740.7%
Contains more OtherOther +66%
Contains more ProteinProtein +113.9%
Contains more FatsFats +981.3%
Contains more WaterWater +187.5%

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
41% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2800.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +225.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Pepperoni DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 5.8µg 513%
Iron 36.8mg 1.33mg 443%
Fiber 42.5g 0g 170%
Manganese 4.99mg 1.074mg 170%
Calcium 1597mg 19mg 158%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 1.03mg 115%
Saturated fat 1.551g 17.708g 73%
Sodium 25mg 1582mg 68%
Fats 4.28g 46.28g 65%
Copper 0.633mg 0.091mg 60%
Magnesium 270mg 18mg 60%
Folate 237µg 5µg 58%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.362mg 52%
Monounsaturated fat 0.716g 20.77g 50%
Selenium 4.5µg 29µg 45%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Potassium 1260mg 274mg 29%
Carbs 68.92g 1.18g 23%
Protein 9g 19.25g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.257mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 4.458g 21%
Calories 265kcal 504kcal 12%
Vitamin A 85µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.271mg 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Choline 32.3mg 51.2mg 3%
Zinc 2.69mg 2.44mg 2%
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 4.987mg 2%
Phosphorus 148mg 158mg 1%
Fructose 1.13g 0g 1%
Net carbs 26.42g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 0g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.93mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.322mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0.78mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.5mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.127mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.585mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oregano Pepperoni
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
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 1557mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.157g)
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?
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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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/nutrients

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

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