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Cumin vs. Marjoram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cumin and Marjoram?

  • Marjoram is richer than Cumin in Vitamin K, Iron, Fiber, Calcium, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Copper.
  • Marjoram's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 514% more.

We used Spices, cumin seed and Spices, marjoram, dried types 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.
Cumin
Cumin
5
:
5
Marjoram
Marjoram
Contains more Phosphorus +63.1%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +15.6%
Contains more Calcium +113.7%
Contains more Iron +24.6%
Contains less Sodium -54.2%
Contains more Copper +30.7%
Contains more Manganese +63%
Equal in Magnesium - 346
Cumin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Marjoram
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 597% 3102% 248% 132% 135% 11% 99% 378% 709% 25%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.1%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +15.6%
Contains more Calcium +113.7%
Contains more Iron +24.6%
Contains less Sodium -54.2%
Contains more Copper +30.7%
Contains more Manganese +63%
Equal in Magnesium - 346

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.
Cumin
Cumin
4
:
5
Marjoram
Marjoram
Contains more Vitamin E +97%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +535.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +567.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.6%
Contains more Folate +2640%
Contains more Vitamin K +11413%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.316
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.12
Cumin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +97%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +535.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +567.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.6%
Contains more Folate +2640%
Contains more Vitamin K +11413%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.316
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
Cumin
3
:
2
Marjoram
Marjoram
Contains more Protein +40.7%
Contains more Fats +216.3%
Contains more Carbs +36.9%
Contains more Other +58.8%
Equal in Water - 7.64
Cumin
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
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
Contains more Protein +40.7%
Contains more Fats +216.3%
Contains more Carbs +36.9%
Contains more Other +58.8%
Equal in Water - 7.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
Cumin
1
:
2
Marjoram
Marjoram
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1393.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.3%
Cumin
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Marjoram
9% 16% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.405 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1393.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Marjoram Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 20.26g Cumin
Protein 17.81g 12.66g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 7.04g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 60.56g Marjoram
Calories 375kcal 271kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g 4.09g Cumin
Fiber 10.5g 40.3g Marjoram
Calcium 931mg 1990mg Marjoram
Iron 66.36mg 82.71mg Marjoram
Magnesium 366mg 346mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 306mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 1522mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 77mg Marjoram
Zinc 4.8mg 3.6mg Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 1.133mg Marjoram
Manganese 3.333mg 5.433mg Marjoram
Selenium 5.2µg 4.5µg Cumin
Vitamin A 1270IU 8068IU Marjoram
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 403µg Marjoram
Vitamin E 3.33mg 1.69mg Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 51.4mg Marjoram
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.289mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.316mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 4.12mg Cumin
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 1.19mg Marjoram
Folate 10µg 274µg Marjoram
Vitamin K 5.4µg 621.7µg Marjoram
Saturated Fat 1.535g 0.529g Marjoram
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 0.94g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 4.405g Marjoram

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin 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
51%
Cumin
246%
Marjoram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
543%
Marjoram

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Marjoram
Marjoram contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.006g)
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 - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.