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, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Paprika covers your daily vitamin A needs 951% more than oregano.
- Oregano contains 8 times more vitamin K than paprika. While oregano contains 621.7µg of vitamin K, paprika contains only 80.3µg.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +51.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +597.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +74.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +213.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +112.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +674.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +383.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2797.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +59.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +86.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +133% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +116.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +172.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +105.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +59.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +201.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +136.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +467.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +12.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +38.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +493.8% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +26.7% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 621.7µg | 80.3µg | 451% |
| Vitamin A | 85µg | 2463µg | 264% |
| Iron | 36.8mg | 21.14mg | 196% |
| Manganese | 4.99mg | 1.59mg | 148% |
| Calcium | 1597mg | 229mg | 137% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044mg | 2.141mg | 84% |
| Vitamin E | 18.26mg | 29.1mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.528mg | 1.23mg | 54% |
| Folate | 237µg | 49µg | 47% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.369g | 7.766g | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.64mg | 10.06mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.921mg | 2.51mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 1260mg | 2280mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 42.5g | 34.9g | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 314mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 270mg | 178mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.69mg | 4.33mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.33mg | 13% |
| Fats | 4.28g | 12.89g | 13% |
| Protein | 9g | 14.14g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.633mg | 0.713mg | 9% |
| Fructose | 1.13g | 6.71g | 7% |
| Carbs | 68.92g | 53.99g | 5% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 6.3µg | 3% |
| Choline | 32.3mg | 51.5mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.551g | 2.14g | 3% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 68mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.716g | 1.695g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 0.9mg | 2% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 282kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.42g | 19.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 10.34g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.203mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.322mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.441mg | 0.57mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.78mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.5mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.127mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0.61mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.585mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.144mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.621g | 0.453g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.