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Ground ginger vs. Marjoram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ground ginger and Marjoram

  • Ground ginger has more Manganese, and Selenium, however, Marjoram has more Iron, Vitamin K, Calcium, Fiber, Copper, Folate, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Ground ginger is 1212% higher.
  • Marjoram has 12 times less Selenium than Ground ginger. Ground ginger has 55.8µg of Selenium, while Marjoram has 4.5µg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, ginger, ground 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 153% 34% 116% 743% 160% 99% 72% 3.5% 4343% 304%
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 -64.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +512.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1140%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1645.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.3%
Contains more IronIron +317.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +136%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.1%
~equal in Zinc ~3.6mg

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 2.3% 1.8% 0% 0% 12% 39% 180% 29% 144% 0% 2% 9.8% 22%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +133.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7242.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +26793.3%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +528.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +77612.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2007.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~43.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 72% 10% 5%
Protein: 8.98 g
Fats: 4.24 g
Carbs: 71.62 g
Water: 9.94 g
Other: 5.22 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 CarbsCarbs +18.3%
Contains more WaterWater +30.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41%
Contains more FatsFats +66%
Contains more OtherOther +131.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 12% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.929 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 -79.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +96.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +374.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground ginger 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 Ground ginger Marjoram Opinion
Calories 335kcal 271kcal Ground ginger
Protein 8.98g 12.66g Marjoram
Fats 4.24g 7.04g Marjoram
Vitamin C 0.7mg 51.4mg Marjoram
Net carbs 57.52g 20.26g Ground ginger
Carbs 71.62g 60.56g Ground ginger
Magnesium 214mg 346mg Marjoram
Calcium 114mg 1990mg Marjoram
Potassium 1320mg 1522mg Marjoram
Iron 19.8mg 82.71mg Marjoram
Sugar 3.39g 4.09g Ground ginger
Fiber 14.1g 40.3g Marjoram
Copper 0.48mg 1.133mg Marjoram
Zinc 3.64mg 3.6mg Ground ginger
Phosphorus 168mg 306mg Marjoram
Sodium 27mg 77mg Ground ginger
Vitamin A 30IU 8068IU Marjoram
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 403µg Marjoram
Vitamin E 0mg 1.69mg Marjoram
Manganese 33.3mg 5.433mg Ground ginger
Selenium 55.8µg 4.5µg Ground ginger
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.289mg Marjoram
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.316mg Marjoram
Vitamin B3 9.62mg 4.12mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B5 0.477mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B6 0.626mg 1.19mg Marjoram
Vitamin K 0.8µg 621.7µg Marjoram
Folate 13µg 274µg Marjoram
Choline 41.2mg 43.6mg Marjoram
Saturated Fat 2.599g 0.529g Marjoram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.479g 0.94g Marjoram
Polyunsaturated fat 0.929g 4.405g Marjoram
Tryptophan 0.152mg Ground ginger
Threonine 0.289mg Ground ginger
Isoleucine 0.341mg Ground ginger
Leucine 0.513mg Ground ginger
Lysine 0.241mg Ground ginger
Methionine 0.089mg Ground ginger
Phenylalanine 0.311mg Ground ginger
Valine 0.411mg Ground ginger
Histidine 0.199mg Ground ginger
Fructose 1.78g Ground ginger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.223g Ground ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ground ginger 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
34%
Ground ginger
228%
Marjoram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
603%
Ground ginger
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 - 2.07g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marjoram
Marjoram is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
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. Ground ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170926/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.