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Turmeric vs. Marjoram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Turmeric and Marjoram?

  • Turmeric is richer in Manganese, yet Marjoram is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Magnesium.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 625% higher.

We used Spices, turmeric, ground 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 247% 597% 134% 3102% 378% 98% 131% 10% 709% 25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +264.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1084.5%
Contains more IronIron +50.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~306mg

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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
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 171% 484% 34% 0% 72% 73% 77% 0% 275% 0% 1554% 206% 24%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7242.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +398.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +205.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1012.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4539.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1270%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 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 WaterWater +68.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.8%
Contains more FatsFats +116.6%
Contains more OtherOther +70.9%
~equal in Carbs ~60.56g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
9% 16% 75%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.405 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +109.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +482.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turmeric Marjoram
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 Turmeric Marjoram Opinion
Calories 312kcal 271kcal Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 12.66g Marjoram
Fats 3.25g 7.04g Marjoram
Vitamin C 0.7mg 51.4mg Marjoram
Net carbs 44.44g 20.26g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 60.56g Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 346mg Marjoram
Calcium 168mg 1990mg Marjoram
Potassium 2080mg 1522mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 82.71mg Marjoram
Sugar 3.21g 4.09g Turmeric
Fiber 22.7g 40.3g Marjoram
Copper 1.3mg 1.133mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 3.6mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 306mg Marjoram
Sodium 27mg 77mg Turmeric
Vitamin A 0IU 8068IU Marjoram
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 403µg Marjoram
Vitamin E 4.43mg 1.69mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 5.433mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 4.5µg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.289mg Marjoram
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.316mg Marjoram
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 4.12mg Marjoram
Vitamin B5 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 1.19mg Marjoram
Vitamin K 13.4µg 621.7µg Marjoram
Folate 20µg 274µg Marjoram
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Marjoram
Choline 49.2mg 43.6mg Turmeric
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.529g Marjoram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 0.94g Marjoram
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 4.405g Marjoram
Tryptophan 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Marjoram
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
23%
Turmeric
228%
Marjoram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
543%
Marjoram

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.309g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Marjoram
Marjoram is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marjoram
Marjoram 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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.