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Oregano vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Oregano and Paprika

  • Oregano is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, and Folate, yet Paprika is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Oregano covers your daily Vitamin K needs 451% more than Paprika.
  • Oregano contains 7 times more Calcium than Paprika. While Oregano contains 1597mg of Calcium, Paprika contains only 229mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, oregano, dried and Spices, paprika.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +597.4%
Contains more Iron +74.1%
Contains more Magnesium +51.7%
Contains less Sodium -63.2%
Contains more Manganese +213.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.2%
Contains more Potassium +81%
Contains more Zinc +61%
Contains more Copper +12.6%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Contains more Calcium +597.4%
Contains more Iron +74.1%
Contains more Magnesium +51.7%
Contains less Sodium -63.2%
Contains more Manganese +213.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.2%
Contains more Potassium +81%
Contains more Zinc +61%
Contains more Copper +12.6%
Contains more Selenium +40%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +155.6%
Contains more Folate +383.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +674.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2795.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin C +155.6%
Contains more Folate +383.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +674.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2795.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +27.7%
Contains more Protein +57.1%
Contains more Fats +201.2%
Contains more Water +13.2%
Equal in Other - 7.74
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more Carbs +27.7%
Contains more Protein +57.1%
Contains more Fats +201.2%
Contains more Water +13.2%
Equal in Other - 7.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +467.3%
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +467.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +12.3%
Contains more Glucose +38.4%
Contains more Fructose +493.8%
Contains more Galactose +26.7%
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
8% 25% 65% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.81 g
Glucose: 2.63 g
Fructose: 6.71 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.19 g
Contains more Sucrose +12.3%
Contains more Glucose +38.4%
Contains more Fructose +493.8%
Contains more Galactose +26.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Paprika Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 19.09g Oregano
Protein 9g 14.14g Paprika
Fats 4.28g 12.89g Paprika
Carbs 68.92g 53.99g Oregano
Calories 265kcal 282kcal Paprika
Fructose 1.13g 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 4.09g 10.34g Oregano
Fiber 42.5g 34.9g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 229mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 21.14mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 178mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 314mg Paprika
Potassium 1260mg 2280mg Paprika
Sodium 25mg 68mg Oregano
Zinc 2.69mg 4.33mg Paprika
Copper 0.633mg 0.713mg Paprika
Manganese 4.99mg 1.59mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 6.3µg Paprika
Vitamin A 1701IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 18.26mg 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0.9mg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.33mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 2.141mg Paprika
Folate 237µg 49µg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg 80.3µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.07mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.78mg 0.92mg Paprika
Lysine 0.5mg 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.127mg 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.585mg 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.144mg 0.25mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 1.551g 2.14g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 1.695g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 7.766g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g 0.453g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oregano Paprika
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
230%
Oregano
415%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.589g)
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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.