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Marjoram vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Marjoram and Cumin?

  • Marjoram is richer than Cumin in Vitamin K, Iron, Fiber, Calcium, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Copper.
  • Marjoram's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 514% more.
  • Marjoram has 27 times more Folate than Cumin. While Marjoram has 274µg of Folate, Cumin has only 10µg.

We used Spices, marjoram, dried and Spices, cumin seed 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.
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Cumin
Contains more Calcium +113.7%
Contains more Iron +24.6%
Contains less Sodium -54.2%
Contains more Copper +30.7%
Contains more Manganese +63%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.1%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +15.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 366
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 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains more Calcium +113.7%
Contains more Iron +24.6%
Contains less Sodium -54.2%
Contains more Copper +30.7%
Contains more Manganese +63%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.1%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +15.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 366

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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Cumin
Contains more Vitamin A +535.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +567.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.6%
Contains more Folate +2640%
Contains more Vitamin K +11413%
Contains more Vitamin E +97%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.327
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 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +535.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +567.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.6%
Contains more Folate +2640%
Contains more Vitamin K +11413%
Contains more Vitamin E +97%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.327

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cumin
Contains more Carbs +36.9%
Contains more Other +58.8%
Contains more Protein +40.7%
Contains more Fats +216.3%
Equal in Water - 8.06
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
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more Carbs +36.9%
Contains more Other +58.8%
Contains more Protein +40.7%
Contains more Fats +216.3%
Equal in Water - 8.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cumin
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1393.6%
9% 16% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.405 g
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1393.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marjoram Cumin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marjoram Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 20.26g 33.74g Cumin
Protein 12.66g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 7.04g 22.27g Cumin
Carbs 60.56g 44.24g Marjoram
Calories 271kcal 375kcal Cumin
Sugar 4.09g 2.25g Cumin
Fiber 40.3g 10.5g Marjoram
Calcium 1990mg 931mg Marjoram
Iron 82.71mg 66.36mg Marjoram
Magnesium 346mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 306mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 1522mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 77mg 168mg Marjoram
Zinc 3.6mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 1.133mg 0.867mg Marjoram
Manganese 5.433mg 3.333mg Marjoram
Selenium 4.5µg 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin A 8068IU 1270IU Marjoram
Vitamin A RAE 403µg 64µg Marjoram
Vitamin E 1.69mg 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 51.4mg 7.7mg Marjoram
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.316mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B6 1.19mg 0.435mg Marjoram
Folate 274µg 10µg Marjoram
Vitamin K 621.7µg 5.4µg Marjoram
Saturated Fat 0.529g 1.535g Marjoram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.94g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 4.405g 3.279g Marjoram

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marjoram Cumin
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
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
543%
Marjoram
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Marjoram
Marjoram contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.006g)
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 - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.