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Pigeon pea vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pigeon pea and Oregano different?

  • Oregano has more Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Potassium than Pigeon pea.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Oregano is 446% higher.

Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Spices, oregano, dried are the varieties 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 less Sodium -80%
Contains more Calcium +3614%
Contains more Iron +3215.3%
Contains more Magnesium +487%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.4%
Contains more Potassium +228.1%
Contains more Zinc +198.9%
Contains more Copper +135.3%
Contains more Manganese +896%
Contains more Selenium +55.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Calcium +3614%
Contains more Iron +3215.3%
Contains more Magnesium +487%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.4%
Contains more Potassium +228.1%
Contains more Zinc +198.9%
Contains more Copper +135.3%
Contains more Manganese +896%
Contains more Selenium +55.2%

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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Oregano
Contains more Vitamin A +56600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +794.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +494.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1988%
Contains more Folate +113.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 20% 12% 84% 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 A +56600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +794.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +494.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1988%
Contains more Folate +113.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +590.3%
Contains more Protein +33.1%
Contains more Fats +1026.3%
Contains more Carbs +196.4%
Contains more Other +642.5%
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 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 Water +590.3%
Contains more Protein +33.1%
Contains more Fats +1026.3%
Contains more Carbs +196.4%
Contains more Other +642.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23766.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +567.8%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23766.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +567.8%

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 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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Oregano Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 26.42g Oregano
Protein 6.76g 9g Oregano
Fats 0.38g 4.28g Oregano
Carbs 23.25g 68.92g Oregano
Calories 121kcal 265kcal Oregano
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g Pigeon pea
Fiber 6.7g 42.5g Oregano
Calcium 43mg 1597mg Oregano
Iron 1.11mg 36.8mg Oregano
Magnesium 46mg 270mg Oregano
Phosphorus 119mg 148mg Oregano
Potassium 384mg 1260mg Oregano
Sodium 5mg 25mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 0.9mg 2.69mg Oregano
Copper 0.269mg 0.633mg Oregano
Manganese 0.501mg 4.99mg Oregano
Selenium 2.9µg 4.5µg Oregano
Vitamin A 3IU 1701IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 85µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg Oregano
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.177mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.528mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 4.64mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 1.044mg Oregano
Folate 111µg 237µg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.203mg Oregano
Threonine 0.239mg 0.322mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.441mg Oregano
Leucine 0.483mg 0.78mg Oregano
Lysine 0.474mg 0.5mg Oregano
Methionine 0.076mg 0.127mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 0.449mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.292mg 0.585mg Oregano
Histidine 0.241mg 0.144mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.083g 1.551g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.716g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 1.369g Oregano
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Oregano
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
Pigeon pea
230%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.468g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea 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 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. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/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.