Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Black pepper vs. Marjoram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between black pepper and marjoram

  • Black pepper has more manganese, while marjoram has more iron, vitamin K, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B6, folate, fiber, vitamin C, and magnesium.
  • Marjoram covers your daily need for iron, 913% more than black pepper.
  • Black pepper contains 2 times more manganese than marjoram. While black pepper contains 12.753mg of manganese, marjoram contains only 5.433mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, pepper, black and Spices, marjoram, dried.

Infographic

Black pepper vs Marjoram infographic
Infographic link

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 122% 133% 117% 364% 443% 32% 68% 2.6% 1663% 27%
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 CopperCopper +17.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +134.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +102.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +349.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.5%
Contains more IronIron +751.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +202.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93.7%
~equal in Selenium ~4.5µg

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 0% 9% 21% 0% 27% 42% 21% 84% 67% 0% 409% 13% 6.2%
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% 134% 34% 0% 72% 73% 77% 0% 275% 0% 1554% 206% 24%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1392.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +260.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +308.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +279.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1511.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +285.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 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 +63.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.8%
Contains more FatsFats +116%
Contains more OtherOther +21.7%
~equal in Carbs ~60.56g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 24% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.392 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.998 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 -62%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +341.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black pepper Marjoram DV% diff.
Iron 9.71mg 82.71mg 913%
Vitamin K 163.7µg 621.7µg 382%
Manganese 12.753mg 5.433mg 318%
Calcium 443mg 1990mg 155%
Vitamin B6 0.291mg 1.19mg 69%
Folate 17µg 274µg 64%
Fiber 25.3g 40.3g 60%
Vitamin C 0mg 51.4mg 57%
Magnesium 171mg 346mg 42%
Vitamin A 27µg 403µg 42%
Vitamin B5 1.399mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g 4.405g 23%
Zinc 1.19mg 3.6mg 22%
Copper 1.33mg 1.133mg 22%
Phosphorus 158mg 306mg 21%
Vitamin B3 1.143mg 4.12mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.108mg 0.289mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.316mg 10%
Potassium 1329mg 1522mg 6%
Choline 11.3mg 43.6mg 6%
Fats 3.26g 7.04g 6%
Protein 10.39g 12.66g 5%
Saturated fat 1.392g 0.529g 4%
Vitamin E 1.04mg 1.69mg 4%
Sodium 20mg 77mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.739g 0.94g 1%
Calories 251kcal 271kcal 1%
Selenium 4.9µg 4.5µg 1%
Carbs 63.95g 60.56g 1%
Net carbs 38.65g 20.26g N/A
Sugar 0.64g 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.244mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.366mg 0%
Leucine 1.014mg 0%
Lysine 0.244mg 0%
Methionine 0.096mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0%
Valine 0.547mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Black pepper Marjoram
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
54%
Black pepper
202%
Marjoram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
Black pepper
543%
Marjoram

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.863g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Marjoram
Marjoram is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marjoram
Marjoram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marjoram
Marjoram is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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.