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Marjoram vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Marjoram and Poppy seed?

  • Marjoram is richer in Iron, Vitamin K, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Folate, yet Poppy seed is richer in Phosphorus, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Marjoram's daily need coverage for Iron is 912% higher.

We used Spices, marjoram, dried and Spices, poppy seed types in this comparison.

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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 +38.4%
Contains more Iron +747.4%
Contains more Potassium +111.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.2%
Contains more Zinc +119.4%
Contains more Copper +43.6%
Contains more Manganese +23.4%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Magnesium - 347
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 432% 366% 248% 373% 64% 4% 216% 543% 875% 74%
Contains more Calcium +38.4%
Contains more Iron +747.4%
Contains more Potassium +111.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.2%
Contains more Zinc +119.4%
Contains more Copper +43.6%
Contains more Manganese +23.4%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Magnesium - 347

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +5040%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +359.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +381.8%
Contains more Folate +234.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.77
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 0% 36% 0% 4% 214% 24% 17% 20% 57% 62% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +5040%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +359.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +381.8%
Contains more Folate +234.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.77

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +115.3%
Contains more Water +28.4%
Contains more Other +90%
Contains more Protein +42.1%
Contains more Fats +490.3%
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% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more Carbs +115.3%
Contains more Water +28.4%
Contains more Other +90%
Contains more Protein +42.1%
Contains more Fats +490.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +536.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +548.6%
9% 16% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.405 g
12% 15% 73%
Saturated Fat: 4.517 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.569 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +536.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +548.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marjoram Poppy seed Opinion
Net carbs 20.26g 8.63g Marjoram
Protein 12.66g 17.99g Poppy seed
Fats 7.04g 41.56g Poppy seed
Carbs 60.56g 28.13g Marjoram
Calories 271kcal 525kcal Poppy seed
Fructose 0.29g Poppy seed
Sugar 4.09g 2.99g Poppy seed
Fiber 40.3g 19.5g Marjoram
Calcium 1990mg 1438mg Marjoram
Iron 82.71mg 9.76mg Marjoram
Magnesium 346mg 347mg Poppy seed
Phosphorus 306mg 870mg Poppy seed
Potassium 1522mg 719mg Marjoram
Sodium 77mg 26mg Poppy seed
Zinc 3.6mg 7.9mg Poppy seed
Copper 1.133mg 1.627mg Poppy seed
Manganese 5.433mg 6.707mg Poppy seed
Selenium 4.5µg 13.5µg Poppy seed
Vitamin A 8068IU 0IU Marjoram
Vitamin A RAE 403µg 0µg Marjoram
Vitamin E 1.69mg 1.77mg Poppy seed
Vitamin C 51.4mg 1mg Marjoram
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.854mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B2 0.316mg 0.1mg Marjoram
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 0.896mg Marjoram
Vitamin B5 0.324mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B6 1.19mg 0.247mg Marjoram
Folate 274µg 82µg Marjoram
Vitamin K 621.7µg 0µg Marjoram
Tryptophan 0.184mg Poppy seed
Threonine 0.686mg Poppy seed
Isoleucine 0.819mg Poppy seed
Leucine 1.321mg Poppy seed
Lysine 0.952mg Poppy seed
Methionine 0.502mg Poppy seed
Phenylalanine 0.758mg Poppy seed
Valine 1.095mg Poppy seed
Histidine 0.471mg Poppy seed
Saturated Fat 0.529g 4.517g Marjoram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.94g 5.982g Poppy seed
Polyunsaturated fat 4.405g 28.569g Poppy seed
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g Poppy seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marjoram Poppy seed
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
36%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
543%
Marjoram
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.988g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Marjoram
Marjoram is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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)
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.

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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.