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Marjoram vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Marjoram and Fenugreek

  • Fenugreek has less Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Marjoram's daily need coverage for Iron is 615% more.
  • Marjoram has 134 times more Vitamin A RAE than Fenugreek. Marjoram has 403µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Fenugreek has 3µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, marjoram, dried and Spices, fenugreek seed.

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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 +1030.7%
Contains more Iron +146.7%
Contains more Magnesium +81.2%
Contains more Potassium +97.7%
Contains more Zinc +44%
Contains more Manganese +342.4%
Contains less Sodium -13%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Phosphorus - 296
Equal in Copper - 1.11
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 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
Contains more Calcium +1030.7%
Contains more Iron +146.7%
Contains more Magnesium +81.2%
Contains more Potassium +97.7%
Contains more Zinc +44%
Contains more Manganese +342.4%
Contains less Sodium -13%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Phosphorus - 296
Equal in Copper - 1.11

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 +13346.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.3%
Contains more Folate +380.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%
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 4% 0% 0% 10% 81% 85% 31% 0% 139% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +13346.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.3%
Contains more Folate +380.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +255.9%
Contains more Protein +81.7%
Contains more Water +15.7%
Equal in Fats - 6.41
Equal in Carbs - 58.35
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
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Other +255.9%
Contains more Protein +81.7%
Contains more Water +15.7%
Equal in Fats - 6.41
Equal in Carbs - 58.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%
9% 16% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.405 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marjoram Fenugreek
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 Fenugreek Opinion
Net carbs 20.26g 33.75g Fenugreek
Protein 12.66g 23g Fenugreek
Fats 7.04g 6.41g Marjoram
Carbs 60.56g 58.35g Marjoram
Calories 271kcal 323kcal Fenugreek
Sugar 4.09g Fenugreek
Fiber 40.3g 24.6g Marjoram
Calcium 1990mg 176mg Marjoram
Iron 82.71mg 33.53mg Marjoram
Magnesium 346mg 191mg Marjoram
Phosphorus 306mg 296mg Marjoram
Potassium 1522mg 770mg Marjoram
Sodium 77mg 67mg Fenugreek
Zinc 3.6mg 2.5mg Marjoram
Copper 1.133mg 1.11mg Marjoram
Manganese 5.433mg 1.228mg Marjoram
Selenium 4.5µg 6.3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 8068IU 60IU Marjoram
Vitamin A RAE 403µg 3µg Marjoram
Vitamin E 1.69mg Marjoram
Vitamin C 51.4mg 3mg Marjoram
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.322mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.316mg 0.366mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 1.64mg Marjoram
Vitamin B6 1.19mg 0.6mg Marjoram
Folate 274µg 57µg Marjoram
Vitamin K 621.7µg Marjoram
Tryptophan 0.391mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 1.089mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.668mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 0.529g 1.46g Marjoram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.94g Marjoram
Polyunsaturated fat 4.405g Marjoram

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Marjoram Fenugreek
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
33%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
543%
Marjoram
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.931g)
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 - $1.6)
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?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.