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Marjoram vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Marjoram and Cayenne pepper

  • Marjoram has more Iron, Vitamin K, Calcium, Manganese, Copper, and Fiber, however, Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Marjoram is 936% higher.
  • Cayenne pepper has 13 times less Calcium than Marjoram. Marjoram has 1990mg of Calcium, while Cayenne pepper has 148mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, marjoram, dried and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +127.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1244.6%
Contains more IronIron +960.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +203.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +171.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~293mg

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 255% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +674.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +158.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +415.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1665.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.1%
~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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more OtherOther +100.3%
Contains more FatsFats +145.3%
~equal in Protein ~12.01g
~equal in Carbs ~56.63g
~equal in Water ~8.05g

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
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +192.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marjoram Cayenne pepper Opinion
Calories 271kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.66g 12.01g Marjoram
Fats 7.04g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 51.4mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 20.26g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 60.56g 56.63g Marjoram
Magnesium 346mg 152mg Marjoram
Calcium 1990mg 148mg Marjoram
Potassium 1522mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 82.71mg 7.8mg Marjoram
Sugar 4.09g 10.34g Marjoram
Fiber 40.3g 27.2g Marjoram
Copper 1.133mg 0.373mg Marjoram
Zinc 3.6mg 2.48mg Marjoram
Phosphorus 306mg 293mg Marjoram
Sodium 77mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 8068IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 403µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 1.69mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 5.433mg 2mg Marjoram
Selenium 4.5µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.316mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B6 1.19mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 621.7µg 80.3µg Marjoram
Folate 274µg 106µg Marjoram
Choline 43.6mg 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 0.529g 3.26g Marjoram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.94g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 4.405g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Marjoram Cayenne pepper
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
360%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
543%
Marjoram
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.731g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Marjoram
Marjoram is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marjoram
Marjoram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper 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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.