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Peanut butter vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Peanut butter and Oregano

  • Peanut butter is higher in Vitamin B3, yet Oregano is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Calcium, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Oregano covers your daily Vitamin K needs 518% more than Peanut butter.
  • Peanut butter contains 7 times more Saturated Fat than Oregano. While Peanut butter contains 10.325g of Saturated Fat, Oregano contains only 1.551g.

Food varieties used in this article are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3159.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.8%
Contains more IronIron +2014.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +199.7%
~equal in Zinc ~2.69mg
~equal in Selenium ~4.5µg

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.
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% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +95%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +207133.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +172.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 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 +146.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +208.9%
Contains more WaterWater +707.3%
Contains more OtherOther +172.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 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 +3523%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +815.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 73%
Starch: 3.56 g
Sucrose: 10.25 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1026.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1361.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +841.7%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Oregano Opinion
Calories 598kcal 265kcal Peanut butter
Protein 22.21g 9g Peanut butter
Fats 51.36g 4.28g Peanut butter
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Oregano
Net carbs 17.31g 26.42g Oregano
Carbs 22.31g 68.92g Oregano
Magnesium 168mg 270mg Oregano
Calcium 49mg 1597mg Oregano
Potassium 558mg 1260mg Oregano
Iron 1.74mg 36.8mg Oregano
Sugar 10.49g 4.09g Oregano
Fiber 5g 42.5g Oregano
Copper 0.422mg 0.633mg Oregano
Zinc 2.51mg 2.69mg Oregano
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Phosphorus 335mg 148mg Peanut butter
Sodium 17mg 25mg Peanut butter
Vitamin A 0IU 1701IU Oregano
Vitamin A 0µg 85µg Oregano
Vitamin E 9.1mg 18.26mg Oregano
Manganese 1.665mg 4.99mg Oregano
Selenium 4.1µg 4.5µg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.177mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.528mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 4.64mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0.921mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 1.044mg Oregano
Vitamin K 0.3µg 621.7µg Oregano
Folate 87µg 237µg Oregano
Trans Fat 0.075g 0g Oregano
Choline 63mg 32.3mg Peanut butter
Saturated Fat 10.325g 1.551g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 25.941g 0.716g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 1.369g Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.203mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.525mg 0.322mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0.441mg Peanut butter
Leucine 1.546mg 0.78mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.681mg 0.5mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.265mg 0.127mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 0.449mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg 0.585mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.557mg 0.144mg Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g 1.13g Oregano
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g 0.621g Oregano
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter 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
60%
Peanut butter
213%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.774g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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 butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.

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