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Coriander seeds vs. Marjoram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Coriander seeds and Marjoram?

  • Coriander seeds are richer in Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Marjoram is richer in Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Marjoram's daily need coverage for Iron is 830% higher.
  • Coriander seeds have 6 times more Selenium than Marjoram. Coriander seeds have 26.2µg of Selenium, while Marjoram has 4.5µg.

We used Spices, coriander seed and Spices, marjoram, dried types in this comparison.

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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 +33.7%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Zinc +30.6%
Contains more Selenium +482.2%
Contains more Calcium +180.7%
Contains more Iron +406.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.1%
Contains more Copper +16.2%
Contains more Manganese +185.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 346
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 612% 236% 176% 112% 5% 129% 325% 248% 143%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 597% 3102% 248% 132% 135% 11% 99% 378% 709% 25%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.7%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Zinc +30.6%
Contains more Selenium +482.2%
Contains more Calcium +180.7%
Contains more Iron +406.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.1%
Contains more Copper +16.2%
Contains more Manganese +185.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 346

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.316
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 70% 60% 67% 40% 0% 0% 0% 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 485% 34% 0% 172% 73% 73% 78% 0% 275% 206% 0% 1555%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.316

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +152.4%
Contains more Water +16%
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Contains more Other +101.3%
Equal in Protein - 12.66
12% 18% 55% 9% 6%
Protein: 12.37 g
Fats: 17.77 g
Carbs: 54.99 g
Water: 8.86 g
Other: 6.01 g
13% 7% 61% 8% 12%
Protein: 12.66 g
Fats: 7.04 g
Carbs: 60.56 g
Water: 7.64 g
Other: 12.1 g
Contains more Fats +152.4%
Contains more Water +16%
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Contains more Other +101.3%
Equal in Protein - 12.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1344.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.7%
6% 83% 11%
Saturated Fat: 0.99 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.58 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.75 g
9% 16% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.405 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1344.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander seeds Marjoram Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 20.26g Marjoram
Protein 12.37g 12.66g Marjoram
Fats 17.77g 7.04g Coriander seeds
Carbs 54.99g 60.56g Marjoram
Calories 298kcal 271kcal Coriander seeds
Sugar 4.09g Coriander seeds
Fiber 41.9g 40.3g Coriander seeds
Calcium 709mg 1990mg Marjoram
Iron 16.32mg 82.71mg Marjoram
Magnesium 330mg 346mg Marjoram
Phosphorus 409mg 306mg Coriander seeds
Potassium 1267mg 1522mg Marjoram
Sodium 35mg 77mg Coriander seeds
Zinc 4.7mg 3.6mg Coriander seeds
Copper 0.975mg 1.133mg Marjoram
Manganese 1.9mg 5.433mg Marjoram
Selenium 26.2µg 4.5µg Coriander seeds
Vitamin A 0IU 8068IU Marjoram
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 403µg Marjoram
Vitamin E 1.69mg Marjoram
Vitamin C 21mg 51.4mg Marjoram
Vitamin B1 0.239mg 0.289mg Marjoram
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.316mg Marjoram
Vitamin B3 2.13mg 4.12mg Marjoram
Vitamin B6 1.19mg Marjoram
Folate 0µg 274µg Marjoram
Vitamin K 621.7µg Marjoram
Saturated Fat 0.99g 0.529g Marjoram
Monounsaturated Fat 13.58g 0.94g Coriander seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.75g 4.405g Marjoram

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coriander seeds Marjoram
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
20%
Coriander seeds
246%
Marjoram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
220%
Coriander seeds
543%
Marjoram

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Marjoram
Marjoram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.461g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marjoram
Marjoram is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Coriander seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170922/nutrients
  2. Marjoram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170928/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.