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Marjoram vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Marjoram and Cinnamon

  • Marjoram has more Iron, Vitamin K, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Folate, and Vitamin C, while Cinnamon has more Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Marjoram covers your daily need of Iron 930% more than Cinnamon.
  • Marjoram contains 46 times more Folate than Cinnamon. While Marjoram contains 274µg of Folate, Cinnamon contains only 6µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, marjoram, dried and Spices, cinnamon, ground.

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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 +98.6%
Contains more Iron +894.1%
Contains more Magnesium +476.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +378.1%
Contains more Potassium +253.1%
Contains more Zinc +96.7%
Contains more Copper +234.2%
Contains more Selenium +45.2%
Contains less Sodium -87%
Contains more Manganese +221.5%
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 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Contains more Calcium +98.6%
Contains more Iron +894.1%
Contains more Magnesium +476.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +378.1%
Contains more Potassium +253.1%
Contains more Zinc +96.7%
Contains more Copper +234.2%
Contains more Selenium +45.2%
Contains less Sodium -87%
Contains more Manganese +221.5%

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 +2634.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1252.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1213.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +670.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +653.2%
Contains more Folate +4466.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1892.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.3%
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 18% 47% 0% 13% 6% 10% 25% 22% 37% 5% 0% 78%
Contains more Vitamin A +2634.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1252.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1213.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +670.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +653.2%
Contains more Folate +4466.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1892.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +217.3%
Contains more Fats +467.7%
Contains more Other +236.1%
Contains more Carbs +33.1%
Contains more Water +38.5%
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
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Protein +217.3%
Contains more Fats +467.7%
Contains more Other +236.1%
Contains more Carbs +33.1%
Contains more Water +38.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +282.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6377.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.8%
9% 16% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.405 g
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +282.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6377.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marjoram Cinnamon Opinion
Net carbs 20.26g 27.49g Cinnamon
Protein 12.66g 3.99g Marjoram
Fats 7.04g 1.24g Marjoram
Carbs 60.56g 80.59g Cinnamon
Calories 271kcal 247kcal Marjoram
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 4.09g 2.17g Cinnamon
Fiber 40.3g 53.1g Cinnamon
Calcium 1990mg 1002mg Marjoram
Iron 82.71mg 8.32mg Marjoram
Magnesium 346mg 60mg Marjoram
Phosphorus 306mg 64mg Marjoram
Potassium 1522mg 431mg Marjoram
Sodium 77mg 10mg Cinnamon
Zinc 3.6mg 1.83mg Marjoram
Copper 1.133mg 0.339mg Marjoram
Manganese 5.433mg 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 4.5µg 3.1µg Marjoram
Vitamin A 8068IU 295IU Marjoram
Vitamin A RAE 403µg 15µg Marjoram
Vitamin E 1.69mg 2.32mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 51.4mg 3.8mg Marjoram
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.022mg Marjoram
Vitamin B2 0.316mg 0.041mg Marjoram
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 1.332mg Marjoram
Vitamin B5 0.358mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 1.19mg 0.158mg Marjoram
Folate 274µg 6µg Marjoram
Vitamin K 621.7µg 31.2µg Marjoram
Tryptophan 0.049mg Cinnamon
Threonine 0.136mg Cinnamon
Isoleucine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Leucine 0.253mg Cinnamon
Lysine 0.243mg Cinnamon
Methionine 0.078mg Cinnamon
Phenylalanine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Valine 0.224mg Cinnamon
Histidine 0.117mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.529g 0.345g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.94g 0.246g Marjoram
Polyunsaturated fat 4.405g 0.068g Marjoram
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marjoram Cinnamon
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
21%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
543%
Marjoram
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

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 - $4)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.184g)
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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/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.