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Marjoram vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Marjoram and Cardamom different?

  • Marjoram is higher in Iron, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, and Magnesium, however, Cardamom is richer in Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Cardamom is 981% higher.

Spices, marjoram, dried and Spices, cardamom are the varieties used 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 Calcium +419.6%
Contains more Iron +492.1%
Contains more Magnesium +51.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.9%
Contains more Potassium +36%
Contains more Copper +195.8%
Contains less Sodium -76.6%
Contains more Zinc +107.5%
Contains more Manganese +415.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 597% 3102% 248% 132% 135% 11% 99% 378% 709% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Contains more Calcium +419.6%
Contains more Iron +492.1%
Contains more Magnesium +51.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.9%
Contains more Potassium +36%
Contains more Copper +195.8%
Contains less Sodium -76.6%
Contains more Zinc +107.5%
Contains more Manganese +415.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +273.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +417.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 485% 34% 0% 172% 73% 73% 78% 0% 275% 206% 0% 1555%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 70% 50% 42% 21% 0% 54% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +273.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +417.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Other +109%
Contains more Carbs +13.1%
Equal in Fats - 6.7
Equal in Water - 8.28
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
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 g
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Other +109%
Contains more Carbs +13.1%
Equal in Fats - 6.7
Equal in Water - 8.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +924.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.87
9% 16% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.405 g
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +924.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.87

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marjoram Cardamom
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 Cardamom Opinion
Net carbs 20.26g 40.47g Cardamom
Protein 12.66g 10.76g Marjoram
Fats 7.04g 6.7g Marjoram
Carbs 60.56g 68.47g Cardamom
Calories 271kcal 311kcal Cardamom
Sugar 4.09g Cardamom
Fiber 40.3g 28g Marjoram
Calcium 1990mg 383mg Marjoram
Iron 82.71mg 13.97mg Marjoram
Magnesium 346mg 229mg Marjoram
Phosphorus 306mg 178mg Marjoram
Potassium 1522mg 1119mg Marjoram
Sodium 77mg 18mg Cardamom
Zinc 3.6mg 7.47mg Cardamom
Copper 1.133mg 0.383mg Marjoram
Manganese 5.433mg 28mg Cardamom
Selenium 4.5µg Marjoram
Vitamin A 8068IU 0IU Marjoram
Vitamin A RAE 403µg 0µg Marjoram
Vitamin E 1.69mg Marjoram
Vitamin C 51.4mg 21mg Marjoram
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.198mg Marjoram
Vitamin B2 0.316mg 0.182mg Marjoram
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 1.102mg Marjoram
Vitamin B6 1.19mg 0.23mg Marjoram
Folate 274µg Marjoram
Vitamin K 621.7µg Marjoram
Saturated Fat 0.529g 0.68g Marjoram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.94g 0.87g Marjoram
Polyunsaturated fat 4.405g 0.43g Marjoram

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Marjoram Cardamom
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
246%
Marjoram
20%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
543%
Marjoram
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.151g)
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 - $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?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
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. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/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.