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Peanut vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Peanut and Oregano

  • Peanut is richer in Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, yet Oregano is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Calcium, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Oregano is 518% higher.
  • Peanut contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Oregano. Peanut contains 0.64mg of Vitamin B1, while Oregano contains 0.177mg.

Food types used in this article are Peanuts, all types, raw and Spices, oregano, dried.

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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.
Peanut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 28% 62% 172% 381% 89% 161% 2.3% 252% 39%
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%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +154.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1635.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.7%
Contains more IronIron +703.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +158%

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.
Peanut
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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 0% 0% 167% 0% 160% 31% 226% 106% 80% 0% 0% 180% 29%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +261.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +291.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~237µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
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26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +186.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1050.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +327.3%
Contains more WaterWater +52.8%
Contains more OtherOther +237.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
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14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.369 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3311.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1036.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Oregano Opinion
Calories 567kcal 265kcal Peanut
Protein 25.8g 9g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 4.28g Peanut
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Oregano
Net carbs 7.63g 26.42g Oregano
Carbs 16.13g 68.92g Oregano
Magnesium 168mg 270mg Oregano
Calcium 92mg 1597mg Oregano
Potassium 705mg 1260mg Oregano
Iron 4.58mg 36.8mg Oregano
Sugar 4.72g 4.09g Oregano
Fiber 8.5g 42.5g Oregano
Copper 1.144mg 0.633mg Peanut
Zinc 3.27mg 2.69mg Peanut
Phosphorus 376mg 148mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 25mg Peanut
Vitamin A 0IU 1701IU Oregano
Vitamin A 0µg 85µg Oregano
Vitamin E 8.33mg 18.26mg Oregano
Manganese 1.934mg 4.99mg Oregano
Selenium 7.2µg 4.5µg Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.177mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.528mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 4.64mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.921mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 1.044mg Oregano
Vitamin K 0µg 621.7µg Oregano
Folate 240µg 237µg Peanut
Choline 52.5mg 32.3mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 1.551g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 0.716g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 1.369g Peanut
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.203mg Peanut
Threonine 0.883mg 0.322mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0.441mg Peanut
Leucine 1.672mg 0.78mg Peanut
Lysine 0.926mg 0.5mg Peanut
Methionine 0.317mg 0.127mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.449mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg 0.585mg Peanut
Histidine 0.652mg 0.144mg Peanut
Fructose 1.13g 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
Peanut Oregano
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
75%
Peanut
213%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.728g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/nutrients
  2. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/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.