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Marjoram vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between marjoram and black pepper

  • Marjoram has more iron, vitamin K, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B6, folate, fiber, vitamin C, and magnesium, while black pepper has more manganese.
  • Marjoram covers your daily need for iron, 913% more than black pepper.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, marjoram, dried and Spices, pepper, black.

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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 122% 133% 117% 364% 443% 32% 68% 2.6% 1663% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +102.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +349.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.5%
Contains more IronIron +751.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +202.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +134.7%
~equal in Selenium ~4.9µg

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% 134% 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 0% 9% 21% 0% 27% 42% 21% 84% 67% 0% 409% 13% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1392.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +260.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +308.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +279.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1511.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +285.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.8%
Contains more FatsFats +116%
Contains more OtherOther +21.7%
Contains more WaterWater +63.1%
~equal in Carbs ~63.95g

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
44% 24% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.392 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.998 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +341.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marjoram Black pepper
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 Marjoram Black pepper DV% diff.
Iron 82.71mg 9.71mg 913%
Vitamin K 621.7µg 163.7µg 382%
Manganese 5.433mg 12.753mg 318%
Calcium 1990mg 443mg 155%
Vitamin B6 1.19mg 0.291mg 69%
Folate 274µg 17µg 64%
Fiber 40.3g 25.3g 60%
Vitamin C 51.4mg 0mg 57%
Magnesium 346mg 171mg 42%
Vitamin A 403µg 27µg 42%
Vitamin B5 1.399mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.405g 0.998g 23%
Zinc 3.6mg 1.19mg 22%
Copper 1.133mg 1.33mg 22%
Phosphorus 306mg 158mg 21%
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 1.143mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.108mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.316mg 0.18mg 10%
Potassium 1522mg 1329mg 6%
Choline 43.6mg 11.3mg 6%
Fats 7.04g 3.26g 6%
Protein 12.66g 10.39g 5%
Saturated fat 0.529g 1.392g 4%
Vitamin E 1.69mg 1.04mg 4%
Sodium 77mg 20mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.94g 0.739g 1%
Calories 271kcal 251kcal 1%
Selenium 4.5µg 4.9µg 1%
Carbs 60.56g 63.95g 1%
Net carbs 20.26g 38.65g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 0.64g N/A
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.244mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.366mg 0%
Leucine 1.014mg 0%
Lysine 0.244mg 0%
Methionine 0.096mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0%
Valine 0.547mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marjoram Black pepper
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
202%
Marjoram
54%
Black pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
543%
Marjoram
297%
Black pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.863g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Marjoram
Marjoram is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
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. Marjoram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170928/nutrients
  2. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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.