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Black pepper vs. Marjoram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Black pepper and Marjoram

  • Black pepper has more Manganese, while Marjoram has more Iron, Vitamin K, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Magnesium.
  • Marjoram covers your daily need of 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.

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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 less Sodium -74%
Contains more Copper +17.4%
Contains more Manganese +134.7%
Contains more Calcium +349.2%
Contains more Iron +751.8%
Contains more Magnesium +102.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.7%
Contains more Potassium +14.5%
Contains more Zinc +202.5%
Equal in Selenium - 4.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 133% 365% 123% 68% 118% 3% 33% 444% 1664% 27%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 597% 3102% 248% 132% 135% 11% 99% 378% 709% 25%
Contains less Sodium -74%
Contains more Copper +17.4%
Contains more Manganese +134.7%
Contains more Calcium +349.2%
Contains more Iron +751.8%
Contains more Magnesium +102.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.7%
Contains more Potassium +14.5%
Contains more Zinc +202.5%
Equal in Selenium - 4.5

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 +1375%
Contains more Vitamin E +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +260.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +308.9%
Contains more Folate +1511.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +279.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 21% 0% 0% 27% 42% 22% 84% 68% 13% 0% 410%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +1375%
Contains more Vitamin E +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +260.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +308.9%
Contains more Folate +1511.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +279.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +63.1%
Contains more Protein +21.8%
Contains more Fats +116%
Contains more Other +21.7%
Equal in Carbs - 60.56
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 Water +63.1%
Contains more Protein +21.8%
Contains more Fats +116%
Contains more Other +21.7%
Equal in Carbs - 60.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +341.4%
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.998 g
9% 16% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.405 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 38.65g 20.26g Black pepper
Protein 10.39g 12.66g Marjoram
Fats 3.26g 7.04g Marjoram
Carbs 63.95g 60.56g Black pepper
Calories 251kcal 271kcal Marjoram
Fructose 0.23g Black pepper
Sugar 0.64g 4.09g Black pepper
Fiber 25.3g 40.3g Marjoram
Calcium 443mg 1990mg Marjoram
Iron 9.71mg 82.71mg Marjoram
Magnesium 171mg 346mg Marjoram
Phosphorus 158mg 306mg Marjoram
Potassium 1329mg 1522mg Marjoram
Sodium 20mg 77mg Black pepper
Zinc 1.19mg 3.6mg Marjoram
Copper 1.33mg 1.133mg Black pepper
Manganese 12.753mg 5.433mg Black pepper
Selenium 4.9µg 4.5µg Black pepper
Vitamin A 547IU 8068IU Marjoram
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 403µg Marjoram
Vitamin E 1.04mg 1.69mg Marjoram
Vitamin C 0mg 51.4mg Marjoram
Vitamin B1 0.108mg 0.289mg Marjoram
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.316mg Marjoram
Vitamin B3 1.143mg 4.12mg Marjoram
Vitamin B5 1.399mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.291mg 1.19mg Marjoram
Folate 17µg 274µg Marjoram
Vitamin K 163.7µg 621.7µg Marjoram
Tryptophan 0.058mg Black pepper
Threonine 0.244mg Black pepper
Isoleucine 0.366mg Black pepper
Leucine 1.014mg Black pepper
Lysine 0.244mg Black pepper
Methionine 0.096mg Black pepper
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Black pepper
Valine 0.547mg Black pepper
Histidine 0.159mg Black pepper
Saturated Fat 1.392g 0.529g Marjoram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.739g 0.94g Marjoram
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g 4.405g Marjoram
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Black pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Black pepper Marjoram
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
60%
Black pepper
246%
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?
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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.