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Marjoram vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Marjoram and Bay leaf?

  • Marjoram is higher in Iron, Calcium, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Folate, yet Bay leaf is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin B6.
  • Marjoram's daily need coverage for Iron is 496% more.
  • Marjoram has 3 times more Magnesium than Bay leaf. While Marjoram has 346mg of Magnesium, Bay leaf has only 120mg.

We used Spices, marjoram, dried and Spices, bay leaf types 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 Calcium +138.6%
Contains more Iron +92.3%
Contains more Magnesium +188.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +170.8%
Contains more Potassium +187.7%
Contains more Copper +172.4%
Contains more Selenium +60.7%
Contains less Sodium -70.1%
Contains more Manganese +50.3%
Equal in Zinc - 3.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 597% 3102% 248% 132% 135% 11% 99% 378% 709% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 251% 1613% 86% 49% 47% 3% 101% 139% 1066% 16%
Contains more Calcium +138.6%
Contains more Iron +92.3%
Contains more Magnesium +188.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +170.8%
Contains more Potassium +187.7%
Contains more Copper +172.4%
Contains more Selenium +60.7%
Contains less Sodium -70.1%
Contains more Manganese +50.3%
Equal in Zinc - 3.7

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 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.5%
Contains more Folate +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.2%
Equal in Vitamin C - 46.5
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 372% 0% 0% 155% 3% 98% 38% 0% 402% 135% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.5%
Contains more Folate +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.2%
Equal in Vitamin C - 46.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +66.4%
Contains more Water +40.4%
Contains more Other +234.3%
Contains more Fats +18.8%
Contains more Carbs +23.8%
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
8% 8% 75% 5% 4%
Protein: 7.61 g
Fats: 8.36 g
Carbs: 74.97 g
Water: 5.44 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more Protein +66.4%
Contains more Water +40.4%
Contains more Other +234.3%
Contains more Fats +18.8%
Contains more Carbs +23.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.5%
9% 16% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.405 g
37% 26% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.64 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.29 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marjoram Bay leaf
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 Marjoram Bay leaf Opinion
Net carbs 20.26g 48.67g Bay leaf
Protein 12.66g 7.61g Marjoram
Fats 7.04g 8.36g Bay leaf
Carbs 60.56g 74.97g Bay leaf
Calories 271kcal 313kcal Bay leaf
Sugar 4.09g Bay leaf
Fiber 40.3g 26.3g Marjoram
Calcium 1990mg 834mg Marjoram
Iron 82.71mg 43mg Marjoram
Magnesium 346mg 120mg Marjoram
Phosphorus 306mg 113mg Marjoram
Potassium 1522mg 529mg Marjoram
Sodium 77mg 23mg Bay leaf
Zinc 3.6mg 3.7mg Bay leaf
Copper 1.133mg 0.416mg Marjoram
Manganese 5.433mg 8.167mg Bay leaf
Selenium 4.5µg 2.8µg Marjoram
Vitamin A 8068IU 6185IU Marjoram
Vitamin A RAE 403µg 309µg Marjoram
Vitamin E 1.69mg Marjoram
Vitamin C 51.4mg 46.5mg Marjoram
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.009mg Marjoram
Vitamin B2 0.316mg 0.421mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 2.005mg Marjoram
Vitamin B6 1.19mg 1.74mg Bay leaf
Folate 274µg 180µg Marjoram
Vitamin K 621.7µg Marjoram
Saturated Fat 0.529g 2.28g Marjoram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.94g 1.64g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 4.405g 2.29g Marjoram

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marjoram Bay leaf
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
246%
Marjoram
100%
Bay leaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
543%
Marjoram
337%
Bay leaf

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 - 1.751g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marjoram
Marjoram is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
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. Marjoram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170928/nutrients
  2. Bay leaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170917/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.