Oregano vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are oregano and cayenne pepper different?
- Oregano is richer in vitamin K, iron, calcium, manganese, fiber, and folate, while cayenne pepper is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and vitamin E.
- Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 798% more than oregano.
- Oregano contains 11 times more calcium than cayenne pepper. Oregano contains 1597mg of calcium, while cayenne pepper contains 148mg.
- Cayenne pepper has a higher glycemic index (32) than oregano (5).
Spices, oregano, dried and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +979.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +371.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +149.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +98% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +95.6% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +674.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +123.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3221.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2348.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +63.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +134.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +59.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
4.28 g
Carbs:
68.92 g
Water:
9.93 g
Other:
7.87 g
Protein:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +303.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.551 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.369 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.37 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +284.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +511.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 621.7µg | 80.3µg | 451% |
| Iron | 36.8mg | 7.8mg | 363% |
| Vitamin A | 85µg | 2081µg | 222% |
| Calcium | 1597mg | 148mg | 145% |
| Manganese | 4.99mg | 2mg | 130% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.044mg | 2.45mg | 108% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 76.4mg | 82% |
| Vitamin E | 18.26mg | 29.83mg | 77% |
| Fiber | 42.5g | 27.2g | 61% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.369g | 8.37g | 47% |
| Folate | 237µg | 106µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.528mg | 0.919mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.633mg | 0.373mg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 270mg | 152mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.64mg | 8.701mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 1260mg | 2014mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 293mg | 21% |
| Fats | 4.28g | 17.27g | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.921mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.328mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 8.8µg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.551g | 3.26g | 8% |
| Protein | 9g | 12.01g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.716g | 2.75g | 5% |
| Carbs | 68.92g | 56.63g | 4% |
| Choline | 32.3mg | 51.5mg | 3% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 318kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.69mg | 2.48mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.13g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 26.42g | 29.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 10.34g | N/A |
| Sodium | 25mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.203mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.322mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.441mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.78mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.5mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.585mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.621g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
319%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.709g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper 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.