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Marjoram vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Marjoram and Star anise

  • Star anise has less Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Marjoram covers your daily Iron needs 572% more than Star anise.
  • Star anise contains 27 times less Folate than Marjoram. Marjoram contains 274µg of Folate, while Star anise contains 10µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, marjoram, dried and Spices, anise seed.

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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 +208%
Contains more Iron +123.8%
Contains more Magnesium +103.5%
Contains more Copper +24.5%
Contains more Manganese +136.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
Contains more Zinc +47.2%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Equal in Potassium - 1441
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 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Calcium +208%
Contains more Iron +123.8%
Contains more Magnesium +103.5%
Contains more Copper +24.5%
Contains more Manganese +136.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
Contains more Zinc +47.2%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Equal in Potassium - 1441

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 +2494.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.1%
Contains more Folate +2640%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.29
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 19% 0% 0% 70% 86% 67% 58% 48% 150% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2494.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.1%
Contains more Folate +2640%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.29

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +21.1%
Contains more Other +74.4%
Contains more Protein +39%
Contains more Fats +125.9%
Contains more Water +24.9%
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% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 g
Contains more Carbs +21.1%
Contains more Other +74.4%
Contains more Protein +39%
Contains more Fats +125.9%
Contains more Water +24.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +940.4%
9% 16% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.405 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +940.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marjoram Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 20.26g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 12.66g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 7.04g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 60.56g 50.02g Marjoram
Calories 271kcal 337kcal Star anise
Sugar 4.09g Star anise
Fiber 40.3g 14.6g Marjoram
Calcium 1990mg 646mg Marjoram
Iron 82.71mg 36.96mg Marjoram
Magnesium 346mg 170mg Marjoram
Phosphorus 306mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 1522mg 1441mg Marjoram
Sodium 77mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 3.6mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 1.133mg 0.91mg Marjoram
Manganese 5.433mg 2.3mg Marjoram
Selenium 4.5µg 5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 8068IU 311IU Marjoram
Vitamin A RAE 403µg 16µg Marjoram
Vitamin E 1.69mg Marjoram
Vitamin C 51.4mg 21mg Marjoram
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.316mg 0.29mg Marjoram
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 3.06mg Marjoram
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 1.19mg 0.65mg Marjoram
Folate 274µg 10µg Marjoram
Vitamin K 621.7µg Marjoram
Saturated Fat 0.529g 0.586g Marjoram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.94g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 4.405g 3.15g Marjoram

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Marjoram Star anise
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
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
543%
Marjoram
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Marjoram
Marjoram is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.