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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, vitamin A, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and calcium, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.7%
Contains more IronIron +747.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +119.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +184.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
~equal in Magnesium ~347mg

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%
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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5040%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +359.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +234.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +395.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +195.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.77mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
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 CarbsCarbs +115.3%
Contains more WaterWater +28.4%
Contains more OtherOther +90%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.1%
Contains more FatsFats +490.3%

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
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +536.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Iron 82.71mg 9.76mg 912%
Vitamin K 621.7µg 0µg 518%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.405g 28.569g 161%
Fiber 40.3g 19.5g 83%
Phosphorus 306mg 870mg 81%
Vitamin B6 1.19mg 0.247mg 73%
Vitamin C 51.4mg 1mg 56%
Copper 1.133mg 1.627mg 55%
Manganese 5.433mg 6.707mg 55%
Calcium 1990mg 1438mg 55%
Fats 7.04g 41.56g 53%
Folate 274µg 82µg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.854mg 47%
Vitamin A 403µg 0µg 45%
Zinc 3.6mg 7.9mg 39%
Potassium 1522mg 719mg 24%
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 0.896mg 20%
Saturated fat 0.529g 4.517g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.316mg 0.1mg 17%
Selenium 4.5µg 13.5µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.94g 5.982g 13%
Calories 271kcal 525kcal 13%
Protein 12.66g 17.99g 11%
Carbs 60.56g 28.13g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 6%
Choline 43.6mg 8.8mg 6%
Sodium 77mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin E 1.69mg 1.77mg 1%
Net carbs 20.26g 8.63g N/A
Magnesium 346mg 347mg 0%
Sugar 4.09g 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marjoram Poppy seed
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
33%
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.