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Marjoram vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are marjoram and nutmeg different?

  • Marjoram is higher than nutmeg in iron, vitamin K, calcium, manganese, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, folate, and vitamin A.
  • Marjoram covers your daily need for iron, 996% more than nutmeg.
  • Marjoram is lower in saturated fat.

Spices, marjoram, dried and Spices, nutmeg, ground types were 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +89.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +981.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +334.9%
Contains more IronIron +2620.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +181.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.2%
~equal in Copper ~1.027mg

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%
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1613.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7960%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +454.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +643.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +260.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +395.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.7%
~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
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +116.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.9%
Contains more WaterWater +22.6%
Contains more OtherOther +419.3%
Contains more FatsFats +415.8%

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
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1158.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +242.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marjoram Nutmeg DV% diff.
Iron 82.71mg 3.04mg 996%
Vitamin K 621.7µg 0µg 518%
Calcium 1990mg 184mg 181%
Saturated fat 0.529g 25.94g 116%
Manganese 5.433mg 2.9mg 110%
Vitamin B6 1.19mg 0.16mg 79%
Fiber 40.3g 20.8g 78%
Vitamin C 51.4mg 3mg 54%
Folate 274µg 76µg 50%
Fats 7.04g 36.31g 45%
Vitamin A 403µg 5µg 44%
Magnesium 346mg 183mg 39%
Potassium 1522mg 350mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.405g 0.35g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.316mg 0.057mg 20%
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 1.299mg 18%
Protein 12.66g 5.84g 14%
Calories 271kcal 525kcal 13%
Phosphorus 306mg 213mg 13%
Zinc 3.6mg 2.15mg 13%
Copper 1.133mg 1.027mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.69mg 0mg 11%
Choline 43.6mg 8.8mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.94g 3.22g 6%
Selenium 4.5µg 1.6µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.346mg 5%
Carbs 60.56g 49.29g 4%
Sodium 77mg 16mg 3%
Net carbs 20.26g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 2.99g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marjoram Nutmeg
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
543%
Marjoram
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.411g)
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 - $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 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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.