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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, 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.
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 164% 115% 99% 524% 128% 204% 76% 2.3% 3652% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +51.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +419.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36%
Contains more IronIron +492.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +195.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +107.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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 70% 0% 0% 0% 50% 42% 21% 0% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +273.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +417.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~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
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 ProteinProtein +17.7%
Contains more OtherOther +109%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.1%
~equal in Fats ~6.7g
~equal in Water ~8.28g

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
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.43 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -22.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +924.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.87g

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
Calories 271kcal 311kcal Cardamom
Protein 12.66g 10.76g Marjoram
Fats 7.04g 6.7g Marjoram
Vitamin C 51.4mg 21mg Marjoram
Net carbs 20.26g 40.47g Cardamom
Carbs 60.56g 68.47g Cardamom
Magnesium 346mg 229mg Marjoram
Calcium 1990mg 383mg Marjoram
Potassium 1522mg 1119mg Marjoram
Iron 82.71mg 13.97mg Marjoram
Sugar 4.09g Cardamom
Fiber 40.3g 28g Marjoram
Copper 1.133mg 0.383mg Marjoram
Zinc 3.6mg 7.47mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 306mg 178mg Marjoram
Sodium 77mg 18mg Cardamom
Vitamin A 8068IU 0IU Marjoram
Vitamin A 403µg 0µg Marjoram
Vitamin E 1.69mg Marjoram
Manganese 5.433mg 28mg Cardamom
Selenium 4.5µg 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
Vitamin K 621.7µg Marjoram
Folate 274µg Marjoram
Choline 43.6mg 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 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
228%
Marjoram
18%
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.