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Pigeon pea raw vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pigeon pea raw and Oregano different?

  • Pigeon pea raw is richer in Folate, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, while Oregano is higher in Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Oregano covers your daily need of Iron 395% more than Pigeon pea raw.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Oregano. Pigeon pea raw contains 0.643mg of Vitamin B1, while Oregano contains 0.177mg.

Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Spices, oregano, dried 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 Phosphorus +148%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -32%
Contains more Copper +67%
Contains more Selenium +82.2%
Contains more Calcium +1128.5%
Contains more Iron +603.6%
Contains more Magnesium +47.5%
Contains more Manganese +178.6%
Equal in Potassium - 1260
Equal in Zinc - 2.69
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Contains more Phosphorus +148%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -32%
Contains more Copper +67%
Contains more Selenium +82.2%
Contains more Calcium +1128.5%
Contains more Iron +603.6%
Contains more Magnesium +47.5%
Contains more Manganese +178.6%
Equal in Potassium - 1260
Equal in Zinc - 2.69

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 B1 +263.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +5975%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +268.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 161% 44% 56% 76% 66% 342% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +5975%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +268.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +141.1%
Contains more Fats +187.2%
Contains more Other +128.8%
Equal in Carbs - 68.92
Equal in Water - 9.93
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 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 Protein +141.1%
Contains more Fats +187.2%
Contains more Other +128.8%
Equal in Carbs - 68.92
Equal in Water - 9.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5866.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.2%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5866.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Oregano Opinion
Net carbs 47.78g 26.42g Pigeon pea raw
Protein 21.7g 9g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 1.49g 4.28g Oregano
Carbs 62.78g 68.92g Oregano
Calories 343kcal 265kcal Pigeon pea raw
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g 42.5g Oregano
Calcium 130mg 1597mg Oregano
Iron 5.23mg 36.8mg Oregano
Magnesium 183mg 270mg Oregano
Phosphorus 367mg 148mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 1392mg 1260mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 17mg 25mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 2.76mg 2.69mg Pigeon pea raw
Copper 1.057mg 0.633mg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 1.791mg 4.99mg Oregano
Selenium 8.2µg 4.5µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 28IU 1701IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 85µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg Oregano
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.177mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.528mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 4.64mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.921mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 1.044mg Oregano
Folate 456µg 237µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin K 621.7µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.203mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.767mg 0.322mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.441mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 1.549mg 0.78mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 1.521mg 0.5mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.243mg 0.127mg Pigeon pea raw
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.449mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg 0.585mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.774mg 0.144mg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 0.33g 1.551g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 0.716g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 1.369g 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
Pigeon pea raw Oregano
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
62%
Pigeon pea raw
230%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.221g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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)
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. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/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.