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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, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Folate, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 250% 47% 1613% 139% 101% 48% 3% 1065% 15%
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%
~equal in Zinc ~3.7mg

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 171% 484% 34% 0% 72% 73% 77% 0% 275% 0% 1554% 206% 24%
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 155% 371% 0% 0% 2.3% 97% 38% 0% 402% 0% 0% 135% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin 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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~46.5mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
8% 8% 75% 5% 4%
Protein: 7.61 g
Fats: 8.36 g
Carbs: 74.97 g
Water: 5.44 g
Other: 3.62 g
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
9% 16% 75%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.405 g
37% 26% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.64 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.29 g
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.
Marjoram Bay leaf
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 Marjoram Bay leaf Opinion
Calories 271kcal 313kcal Bay leaf
Protein 12.66g 7.61g Marjoram
Fats 7.04g 8.36g Bay leaf
Vitamin C 51.4mg 46.5mg Marjoram
Net carbs 20.26g 48.67g Bay leaf
Carbs 60.56g 74.97g Bay leaf
Magnesium 346mg 120mg Marjoram
Calcium 1990mg 834mg Marjoram
Potassium 1522mg 529mg Marjoram
Iron 82.71mg 43mg Marjoram
Sugar 4.09g Bay leaf
Fiber 40.3g 26.3g Marjoram
Copper 1.133mg 0.416mg Marjoram
Zinc 3.6mg 3.7mg Bay leaf
Phosphorus 306mg 113mg Marjoram
Sodium 77mg 23mg Bay leaf
Vitamin A 8068IU 6185IU Marjoram
Vitamin A RAE 403µg 309µg Marjoram
Vitamin E 1.69mg Marjoram
Manganese 5.433mg 8.167mg Bay leaf
Selenium 4.5µg 2.8µg Marjoram
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.009mg Marjoram
Vitamin B2 0.316mg 0.421mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 2.005mg Marjoram
Vitamin B6 1.19mg 1.74mg Bay leaf
Vitamin K 621.7µg Marjoram
Folate 274µg 180µg Marjoram
Choline 43.6mg Marjoram
Saturated Fat 0.529g 2.28g Marjoram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.94g 1.64g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 4.405g 2.29g Marjoram

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marjoram Bay leaf
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
228%
Marjoram
92%
Bay leaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
543%
Marjoram
337%
Bay leaf

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 - 1.751g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marjoram
Marjoram is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
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 ($)

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. Marjoram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170928/nutrients
  2. Bay leaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170917/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.