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Oregano vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oregano and Pigeon pea raw different?

  • Oregano is richer in Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, while Pigeon pea raw is higher in Folate, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Oregano covers your daily need of Iron 395% more than Pigeon pea raw.
  • Oregano contains 12 times more Calcium than Pigeon pea raw. Oregano contains 1597mg of Calcium, while Pigeon pea raw contains 130mg.

Spices, oregano, dried and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw types were used in this article.

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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
Oregano
4
:
6
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Calcium +1128.5%
Contains more Iron +603.6%
Contains more Magnesium +47.5%
Contains more Manganese +178.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +148%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -32%
Contains more Copper +67%
Contains more Selenium +82.2%
Equal in Zinc - 2.76
Oregano
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Pigeon pea raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Contains more Calcium +1128.5%
Contains more Iron +603.6%
Contains more Magnesium +47.5%
Contains more Manganese +178.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +148%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -32%
Contains more Copper +67%
Contains more Selenium +82.2%
Equal in Zinc - 2.76

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
Oregano
7
:
3
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Vitamin A +5975%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +268.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +92.4%
Oregano
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 103% 366% 0% 8% 45% 122% 87% 56% 241% 178% 0% 1555%
Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 161% 44% 56% 76% 66% 342% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +5975%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +268.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +92.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oregano
Oregano
3
:
2
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Fats +187.2%
Contains more Other +128.8%
Contains more Protein +141.1%
Equal in Carbs - 62.78
Equal in Water - 10.59
Oregano
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
Pigeon pea raw
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
Contains more Fats +187.2%
Contains more Other +128.8%
Contains more Protein +141.1%
Equal in Carbs - 62.78
Equal in Water - 10.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oregano
Oregano
2
:
1
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5866.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.7%
Oregano
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
Pigeon pea raw
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5866.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Pigeon pea raw Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 47.78g Pigeon pea raw
Protein 9g 21.7g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 4.28g 1.49g Oregano
Carbs 68.92g 62.78g Oregano
Calories 265kcal 343kcal Pigeon pea raw
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 42.5g 15g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 130mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 5.23mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 183mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 367mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 1260mg 1392mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 25mg 17mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 2.69mg 2.76mg Pigeon pea raw
Copper 0.633mg 1.057mg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 4.99mg 1.791mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 8.2µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 1701IU 28IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 1µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.643mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.187mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 2.965mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 1.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.283mg Oregano
Folate 237µg 456µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin K 621.7µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.212mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.322mg 0.767mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.785mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 0.78mg 1.549mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 0.5mg 1.521mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.127mg 0.243mg Pigeon pea raw
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 1.858mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.585mg 0.937mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.144mg 0.774mg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 1.551g 0.33g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 0.012g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 0.814g Oregano
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oregano Pigeon pea raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
230%
Oregano
62%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.221g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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)
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.

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. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/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.