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Fenugreek vs. Marjoram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fenugreek and Marjoram

  • Fenugreek has less Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Marjoram's daily need coverage for Iron is 615% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, fenugreek seed 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 -13%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +1030.7%
Contains more Iron +146.7%
Contains more Magnesium +81.2%
Contains more Potassium +97.7%
Contains more Zinc +44%
Contains more Manganese +342.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 306
Equal in Copper - 1.133
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 597% 3102% 248% 132% 135% 11% 99% 378% 709% 25%
Contains less Sodium -13%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +1030.7%
Contains more Iron +146.7%
Contains more Magnesium +81.2%
Contains more Potassium +97.7%
Contains more Zinc +44%
Contains more Manganese +342.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 306
Equal in Copper - 1.133

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 B1 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +13346.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.3%
Contains more Folate +380.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 10% 81% 85% 31% 0% 139% 43% 0% 0%
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 B1 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +13346.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.3%
Contains more Folate +380.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +81.7%
Contains more Water +15.7%
Contains more Other +255.9%
Equal in Fats - 7.04
Equal in Carbs - 60.56
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 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 Protein +81.7%
Contains more Water +15.7%
Contains more Other +255.9%
Equal in Fats - 7.04
Equal in Carbs - 60.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
9% 16% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.405 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fenugreek 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 Fenugreek Marjoram Opinion
Net carbs 33.75g 20.26g Fenugreek
Protein 23g 12.66g Fenugreek
Fats 6.41g 7.04g Marjoram
Carbs 58.35g 60.56g Marjoram
Calories 323kcal 271kcal Fenugreek
Sugar 4.09g Fenugreek
Fiber 24.6g 40.3g Marjoram
Calcium 176mg 1990mg Marjoram
Iron 33.53mg 82.71mg Marjoram
Magnesium 191mg 346mg Marjoram
Phosphorus 296mg 306mg Marjoram
Potassium 770mg 1522mg Marjoram
Sodium 67mg 77mg Fenugreek
Zinc 2.5mg 3.6mg Marjoram
Copper 1.11mg 1.133mg Marjoram
Manganese 1.228mg 5.433mg Marjoram
Selenium 6.3µg 4.5µg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 60IU 8068IU Marjoram
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 403µg Marjoram
Vitamin E 1.69mg Marjoram
Vitamin C 3mg 51.4mg Marjoram
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.289mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.316mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 4.12mg Marjoram
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 1.19mg Marjoram
Folate 57µg 274µg Marjoram
Vitamin K 621.7µg Marjoram
Tryptophan 0.391mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 1.089mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.668mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 1.46g 0.529g Marjoram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.94g Marjoram
Polyunsaturated fat 4.405g Marjoram

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fenugreek 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
33%
Fenugreek
246%
Marjoram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
543%
Marjoram

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.931g)
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 - $1.6)
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?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.