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Cayenne pepper vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cayenne pepper and oregano different?

  • Cayenne pepper is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and vitamin E, while oregano is higher in vitamin K, iron, calcium, manganese, fiber, and folate.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 798% more than oregano.
  • Cayenne pepper contains 33 times more vitamin C than oregano. Cayenne pepper contains 76.4mg of vitamin C, while oregano contains 2.3mg.
  • Cayenne pepper has a higher glycemic index (32) than oregano (5).

Spices, pepper, red or cayenne 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
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 PotassiumPotassium +59.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.6%
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%
~equal in Zinc ~2.69mg

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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
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% 28% 365% 0% 44% 122% 87% 55% 241% 0% 1554% 178% 18%
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%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +674.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +123.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 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 +33.4%
Contains more FatsFats +303.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.7%
Contains more WaterWater +23.4%
Contains more OtherOther +30.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 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 +284.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +511.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Oregano DV% diff.
Vitamin K 80.3µg 621.7µg 451%
Iron 7.8mg 36.8mg 363%
Vitamin A 2081µg 85µg 222%
Calcium 148mg 1597mg 145%
Manganese 2mg 4.99mg 130%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 1.044mg 108%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 2.3mg 82%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 18.26mg 77%
Fiber 27.2g 42.5g 61%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 1.369g 47%
Folate 106µg 237µg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.528mg 30%
Copper 0.373mg 0.633mg 29%
Magnesium 152mg 270mg 28%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 4.64mg 25%
Potassium 2014mg 1260mg 22%
Phosphorus 293mg 148mg 21%
Fats 17.27g 4.28g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.177mg 13%
Selenium 8.8µg 4.5µg 8%
Saturated fat 3.26g 1.551g 8%
Protein 12.01g 9g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 0.716g 5%
Carbs 56.63g 68.92g 4%
Choline 51.5mg 32.3mg 3%
Calories 318kcal 265kcal 3%
Zinc 2.48mg 2.69mg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 4.09g N/A
Sodium 30mg 25mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper 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
221%
Cayenne pepper
208%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.709g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
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.

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.