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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 of 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% 484% 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% 6.1% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1613.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7809.8%
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 Opinion
Calories 271kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Protein 12.66g 5.84g Marjoram
Fats 7.04g 36.31g Nutmeg
Vitamin C 51.4mg 3mg Marjoram
Net carbs 20.26g 28.49g Nutmeg
Carbs 60.56g 49.29g Marjoram
Magnesium 346mg 183mg Marjoram
Calcium 1990mg 184mg Marjoram
Potassium 1522mg 350mg Marjoram
Iron 82.71mg 3.04mg Marjoram
Sugar 4.09g 2.99g Nutmeg
Fiber 40.3g 20.8g Marjoram
Copper 1.133mg 1.027mg Marjoram
Zinc 3.6mg 2.15mg Marjoram
Phosphorus 306mg 213mg Marjoram
Sodium 77mg 16mg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 8068IU 102IU Marjoram
Vitamin A 403µg 5µg Marjoram
Vitamin E 1.69mg 0mg Marjoram
Manganese 5.433mg 2.9mg Marjoram
Selenium 4.5µg 1.6µg Marjoram
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.316mg 0.057mg Marjoram
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 1.299mg Marjoram
Vitamin B6 1.19mg 0.16mg Marjoram
Vitamin K 621.7µg 0µg Marjoram
Folate 274µg 76µg Marjoram
Choline 43.6mg 8.8mg Marjoram
Saturated Fat 0.529g 25.94g Marjoram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.94g 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 4.405g 0.35g Marjoram

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
228%
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.