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Marjoram vs. Coriander seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Marjoram and Coriander seeds?

  • Marjoram is richer in Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B3, yet Coriander seeds are richer in Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Marjoram's daily need coverage for Iron is 830% higher.

We used Spices, marjoram, dried and Spices, coriander seed 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 Calcium +180.7%
Contains more Iron +406.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.1%
Contains more Copper +16.2%
Contains more Manganese +185.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.7%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Zinc +30.6%
Contains more Selenium +482.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 330
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 213% 612% 236% 176% 112% 5% 129% 325% 248% 143%
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%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.7%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Zinc +30.6%
Contains more Selenium +482.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 330

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 - 0.29
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 0% 0% 0% 70% 60% 67% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 - 0.29

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Contains more Other +101.3%
Contains more Fats +152.4%
Contains more Water +16%
Equal in Protein - 12.37
Equal in Carbs - 54.99
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
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
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Contains more Other +101.3%
Contains more Fats +152.4%
Contains more Water +16%
Equal in Protein - 12.37
Equal in Carbs - 54.99

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marjoram Coriander seeds
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
20%
Coriander seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
543%
Marjoram
220%
Coriander seeds

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