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Oregano vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Oregano and Chili pepper?

  • Oregano is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin E, Magnesium, Copper, and Folate, while Chili pepper is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 506% higher.
  • Chili pepper has 114 times less Calcium than Oregano. Oregano has 1597mg of Calcium, while Chili pepper has 14mg.

We used Spices, oregano, dried and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw types in this comparison.

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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 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1073.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11307.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +291.3%
Contains more IronIron +3472.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +390.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +934.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +244.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2568.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64%

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.
Oregano
10
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 479% 57% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2546.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +514%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +273%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +358.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4340.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +930.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6147.8%
~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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +381.3%
Contains more FatsFats +872.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +682.3%
Contains more OtherOther +815.1%
Contains more WaterWater +786.4%

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
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2883.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +472.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Chili pepper Opinion
Calories 265kcal 40kcal Oregano
Protein 9g 1.87g Oregano
Fats 4.28g 0.44g Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Net carbs 26.42g 7.31g Oregano
Carbs 68.92g 8.81g Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 23mg Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 14mg Oregano
Potassium 1260mg 322mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 1.03mg Oregano
Sugar 4.09g 5.3g Oregano
Fiber 42.5g 1.5g Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 0.129mg Oregano
Zinc 2.69mg 0.26mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 43mg Oregano
Sodium 25mg 9mg Chili pepper
Vitamin A 1701IU 952IU Oregano
Vitamin A 85µg 48µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg 0.69mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 0.187mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 0.5µg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.072mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.086mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 1.244mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.201mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.506mg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg 14µg Oregano
Folate 237µg 23µg Oregano
Choline 32.3mg 10.9mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 0.042g Chili pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 0.024g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.239g Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.026mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg 0.074mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.065mg Oregano
Leucine 0.78mg 0.105mg Oregano
Lysine 0.5mg 0.089mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg 0.024mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.062mg Oregano
Valine 0.585mg 0.084mg Oregano
Histidine 0.144mg 0.041mg 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 Chili pepper
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
61%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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 Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.509g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.