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Coriander seeds vs. Marjoram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between coriander seeds and marjoram?

  • Coriander seeds are richer in selenium and phosphorus, yet marjoram is richer in iron, manganese, calcium, folate, vitamin A, vitamin C, copper, and vitamin B3.
  • Marjoram's daily need coverage for iron is 830% higher.
  • Coriander seeds have 6 times more selenium than marjoram. Coriander seeds have 26.2µg of selenium, while marjoram has 4.5µg.

We used Spices, coriander seed 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 236% 213% 112% 612% 325% 128% 175% 4.6% 248% 143%
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 ZincZinc +30.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +482.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +180.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.1%
Contains more IronIron +406.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +185.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~346mg

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 70% 0% 0% 0% 60% 67% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 CVitamin C +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.316mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 FatsFats +152.4%
Contains more WaterWater +16%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.1%
Contains more OtherOther +101.3%
~equal in Protein ~12.66g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 83% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.99 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.58 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.75 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1344.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +151.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coriander seeds Marjoram
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 Coriander seeds Marjoram DV% diff.
Iron 16.32mg 82.71mg 830%
Vitamin K 621.7µg 518%
Manganese 1.9mg 5.433mg 154%
Calcium 709mg 1990mg 128%
Vitamin B6 1.19mg 92%
Folate 0µg 274µg 69%
Vitamin A 0µg 403µg 45%
Selenium 26.2µg 4.5µg 39%
Vitamin C 21mg 51.4mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 13.58g 0.94g 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.75g 4.405g 18%
Copper 0.975mg 1.133mg 18%
Fats 17.77g 7.04g 17%
Phosphorus 409mg 306mg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.13mg 4.12mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.69mg 11%
Zinc 4.7mg 3.6mg 10%
Choline 43.6mg 8%
Potassium 1267mg 1522mg 8%
Fiber 41.9g 40.3g 6%
Magnesium 330mg 346mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.239mg 0.289mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.99g 0.529g 2%
Sodium 35mg 77mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.316mg 2%
Carbs 54.99g 60.56g 2%
Protein 12.37g 12.66g 1%
Calories 298kcal 271kcal 1%
Net carbs 13.09g 20.26g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coriander seeds Marjoram
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Coriander seeds
202%
Marjoram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
220%
Coriander seeds
543%
Marjoram

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