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Marjoram vs. Dill seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Marjoram and Dill seeds different?

  • Marjoram has more Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin C, and Magnesium than Dill seeds.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Marjoram is 830% higher.
  • Marjoram contains 134 times more Vitamin A RAE than Dill seeds. While Marjoram contains 403µg of Vitamin A RAE, Dill seeds contain only 3µg.

Spices, marjoram, dried and Spices, dill seed 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.
Marjoram
Marjoram
7
:
3
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
Contains more Calcium +31.3%
Contains more Iron +406.5%
Contains more Magnesium +35.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +28.3%
Contains more Copper +45.3%
Contains more Manganese +196.4%
Contains less Sodium -74%
Contains more Zinc +44.4%
Contains more Selenium +168.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 277
Marjoram
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 597% 3102% 248% 132% 135% 11% 99% 378% 709% 25%
Dill seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 455% 613% 183% 119% 105% 3% 142% 260% 240% 66%
Contains more Calcium +31.3%
Contains more Iron +406.5%
Contains more Magnesium +35.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +28.3%
Contains more Copper +45.3%
Contains more Manganese +196.4%
Contains less Sodium -74%
Contains more Zinc +44.4%
Contains more Selenium +168.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 277

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.
Marjoram
Marjoram
8
:
1
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
Contains more Vitamin A +15122.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +376%
Contains more Folate +2640%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.6%
Marjoram
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%
Dill seeds
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 70% 105% 66% 53% 0% 58% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +15122.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +376%
Contains more Folate +2640%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Marjoram
Marjoram
2
:
3
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
Contains more Other +83.1%
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Fats +106.5%
Equal in Carbs - 55.17
Equal in Water - 7.7
Marjoram
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
Dill seeds
16% 15% 55% 8% 7%
Protein: 15.98 g
Fats: 14.54 g
Carbs: 55.17 g
Water: 7.7 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Other +83.1%
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Fats +106.5%
Equal in Carbs - 55.17
Equal in Water - 7.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Marjoram
Marjoram
2
:
1
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +336.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +901.1%
Marjoram
9% 16% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.405 g
Dill seeds
7% 84% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.41 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +336.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +901.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marjoram Dill 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 Dill seeds Opinion
Net carbs 20.26g 34.07g Dill seeds
Protein 12.66g 15.98g Dill seeds
Fats 7.04g 14.54g Dill seeds
Carbs 60.56g 55.17g Marjoram
Calories 271kcal 305kcal Dill seeds
Sugar 4.09g Dill seeds
Fiber 40.3g 21.1g Marjoram
Calcium 1990mg 1516mg Marjoram
Iron 82.71mg 16.33mg Marjoram
Magnesium 346mg 256mg Marjoram
Phosphorus 306mg 277mg Marjoram
Potassium 1522mg 1186mg Marjoram
Sodium 77mg 20mg Dill seeds
Zinc 3.6mg 5.2mg Dill seeds
Copper 1.133mg 0.78mg Marjoram
Manganese 5.433mg 1.833mg Marjoram
Selenium 4.5µg 12.1µg Dill seeds
Vitamin A 8068IU 53IU Marjoram
Vitamin A RAE 403µg 3µg Marjoram
Vitamin E 1.69mg Marjoram
Vitamin C 51.4mg 21mg Marjoram
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.418mg Dill seeds
Vitamin B2 0.316mg 0.284mg Marjoram
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 2.807mg Marjoram
Vitamin B6 1.19mg 0.25mg Marjoram
Folate 274µg 10µg Marjoram
Vitamin K 621.7µg Marjoram
Threonine 0.575mg Dill seeds
Isoleucine 0.767mg Dill seeds
Leucine 0.925mg Dill seeds
Lysine 1.038mg Dill seeds
Methionine 0.143mg Dill seeds
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Dill seeds
Valine 1.12mg Dill seeds
Histidine 0.32mg Dill seeds
Saturated Fat 0.529g 0.73g Marjoram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.94g 9.41g Dill seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 4.405g 1.01g Marjoram

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marjoram Dill 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
30%
Dill seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
543%
Marjoram
218%
Dill 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 - 0.201g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marjoram
Marjoram is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
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?
?
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. Dill seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170925/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.