Marjoram vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between marjoram and bay leaf?
- Marjoram is higher in iron, calcium, copper, fiber, magnesium, vitamin A, potassium, and phosphorus, yet bay leaf is higher in manganese and vitamin B6.
- Marjoram's daily need coverage for iron is 496% more.
- Marjoram has 3 times more magnesium than bay leaf. While marjoram has 346mg of magnesium, bay leaf has only 120mg.
We used Spices, marjoram, dried and Spices, bay leaf 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +188.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +138.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +187.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +92.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +172.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +170.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +105.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +52.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +234.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +92.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +74.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 621.7µg | 518% | |
| Iron | 82.71mg | 43mg | 496% |
| Manganese | 5.433mg | 8.167mg | 119% |
| Calcium | 1990mg | 834mg | 116% |
| Copper | 1.133mg | 0.416mg | 80% |
| Fiber | 40.3g | 26.3g | 56% |
| Magnesium | 346mg | 120mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.19mg | 1.74mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 1522mg | 529mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 306mg | 113mg | 28% |
| Folate | 274µg | 180µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.289mg | 0.009mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.405g | 2.29g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.12mg | 2.005mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.69mg | 11% | |
| Protein | 12.66g | 7.61g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 403µg | 309µg | 10% |
| Choline | 43.6mg | 8% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.529g | 2.28g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.316mg | 0.421mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 60.56g | 74.97g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 51.4mg | 46.5mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 2.8µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.94g | 1.64g | 2% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 313kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 7.04g | 8.36g | 2% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 3.6mg | 3.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 20.26g | 48.67g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marjoram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marjoram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.751g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marjoram is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
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 ($)