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Marjoram vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Marjoram and Saffron

  • Marjoram has more Iron, Calcium, Fiber, Copper, Folate, Vitamin A, Zinc, and Magnesium, however, Saffron is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin C.
  • Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 999% more than Marjoram.
  • Saffron has 18 times less Calcium than Marjoram. Marjoram has 1990mg of Calcium, while Saffron has 111mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, marjoram, dried and Spices, saffron.

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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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1692.8%
Contains more IronIron +645.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +245.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +230.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +422.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.4%

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%
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 269% 32% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1422.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +182.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +194.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +57.2%
~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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more FatsFats +20.3%
Contains more OtherOther +122%
Contains more WaterWater +55.8%
~equal in Protein ~11.43g
~equal in Carbs ~65.37g

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +119.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marjoram Saffron
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 Saffron Opinion
Calories 271kcal 310kcal Saffron
Protein 12.66g 11.43g Marjoram
Fats 7.04g 5.85g Marjoram
Vitamin C 51.4mg 80.8mg Saffron
Net carbs 20.26g 61.47g Saffron
Carbs 60.56g 65.37g Saffron
Magnesium 346mg 264mg Marjoram
Calcium 1990mg 111mg Marjoram
Potassium 1522mg 1724mg Saffron
Iron 82.71mg 11.1mg Marjoram
Sugar 4.09g Saffron
Fiber 40.3g 3.9g Marjoram
Copper 1.133mg 0.328mg Marjoram
Zinc 3.6mg 1.09mg Marjoram
Phosphorus 306mg 252mg Marjoram
Sodium 77mg 148mg Marjoram
Vitamin A 8068IU 530IU Marjoram
Vitamin A 403µg 27µg Marjoram
Vitamin E 1.69mg Marjoram
Manganese 5.433mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 4.5µg 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.115mg Marjoram
Vitamin B2 0.316mg 0.267mg Marjoram
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 1.46mg Marjoram
Vitamin B6 1.19mg 1.01mg Marjoram
Vitamin K 621.7µg Marjoram
Folate 274µg 93µg Marjoram
Choline 43.6mg Marjoram
Saturated Fat 0.529g 1.586g Marjoram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.94g 0.429g Marjoram
Polyunsaturated fat 4.405g 2.067g Marjoram
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marjoram Saffron
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
56%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
543%
Marjoram
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marjoram
Marjoram contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Marjoram
Marjoram is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.