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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, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 136% 53% 68% 1257% 370% 68% 127% 8.7% 160% 34%
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 less SodiumSodium -13%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1030.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.7%
Contains more IronIron +146.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +44%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +342.4%
~equal in Copper ~1.133mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~306mg

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 10% 3.6% 0% 0% 81% 84% 31% 0% 138% 0% 0% 43% 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% 484% 34% 0% 72% 73% 77% 0% 275% 0% 1554% 206% 24%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1613.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +98.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +380.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +81.7%
Contains more WaterWater +15.7%
Contains more OtherOther +255.9%
~equal in Fats ~7.04g
~equal in Carbs ~60.56g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 -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
Calories 323kcal 271kcal Fenugreek
Protein 23g 12.66g Fenugreek
Fats 6.41g 7.04g Marjoram
Vitamin C 3mg 51.4mg Marjoram
Net carbs 33.75g 20.26g Fenugreek
Carbs 58.35g 60.56g Marjoram
Magnesium 191mg 346mg Marjoram
Calcium 176mg 1990mg Marjoram
Potassium 770mg 1522mg Marjoram
Iron 33.53mg 82.71mg Marjoram
Sugar 4.09g Fenugreek
Fiber 24.6g 40.3g Marjoram
Copper 1.11mg 1.133mg Marjoram
Zinc 2.5mg 3.6mg Marjoram
Phosphorus 296mg 306mg Marjoram
Sodium 67mg 77mg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 60IU 8068IU Marjoram
Vitamin A 3µg 403µg Marjoram
Vitamin E 1.69mg Marjoram
Manganese 1.228mg 5.433mg Marjoram
Selenium 6.3µg 4.5µg Fenugreek
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
Vitamin K 621.7µg Marjoram
Folate 57µg 274µg Marjoram
Choline 43.6mg Marjoram
Saturated Fat 1.46g 0.529g Marjoram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.94g Marjoram
Polyunsaturated fat 4.405g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fenugreek Marjoram
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Fenugreek
228%
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.