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Marjoram vs. Table salt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Marjoram and Table salt

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin K, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Folate in Marjoram is higher than in Table salt.
  • Table salt covers your daily Sodium needs 1682% more than Marjoram.
  • Marjoram contains less Sodium.

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

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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.
Marjoram
Marjoram
10
:
0
Table salt
Table salt
Contains more Calcium +8191.7%
Contains more Iron +24963.6%
Contains more Magnesium +34500%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +18925%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +3500%
Contains more Copper +3676.7%
Contains more Manganese +5333%
Contains more Selenium +4400%
Marjoram
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 597% 3102% 248% 132% 135% 11% 99% 378% 709% 25%
Table salt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Contains more Calcium +8191.7%
Contains more Iron +24963.6%
Contains more Magnesium +34500%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +18925%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +3500%
Contains more Copper +3676.7%
Contains more Manganese +5333%
Contains more Selenium +4400%

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.
Marjoram
Marjoram
9
:
1
Table salt
Table salt
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Marjoram
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%
Table salt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Marjoram
Marjoram
4
:
1
Table salt
Table salt
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +3720%
Contains more Other +724.8%
Marjoram
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
Table salt
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +3720%
Contains more Other +724.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marjoram Table salt
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Table salt Opinion
Net carbs 20.26g 0g Marjoram
Protein 12.66g 0g Marjoram
Fats 7.04g 0g Marjoram
Carbs 60.56g 0g Marjoram
Calories 271kcal 0kcal Marjoram
Sugar 4.09g 0g Table salt
Fiber 40.3g 0g Marjoram
Calcium 1990mg 24mg Marjoram
Iron 82.71mg 0.33mg Marjoram
Magnesium 346mg 1mg Marjoram
Phosphorus 306mg 0mg Marjoram
Potassium 1522mg 8mg Marjoram
Sodium 77mg 38758mg Marjoram
Zinc 3.6mg 0.1mg Marjoram
Copper 1.133mg 0.03mg Marjoram
Manganese 5.433mg 0.1mg Marjoram
Selenium 4.5µg 0.1µg Marjoram
Vitamin A 8068IU 0IU Marjoram
Vitamin A RAE 403µg 0µg Marjoram
Vitamin E 1.69mg 0mg Marjoram
Vitamin C 51.4mg 0mg Marjoram
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0mg Marjoram
Vitamin B2 0.316mg 0mg Marjoram
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 0mg Marjoram
Vitamin B6 1.19mg 0mg Marjoram
Folate 274µg 0µg Marjoram
Vitamin K 621.7µg 0µg Marjoram
Saturated Fat 0.529g 0g Table salt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.94g 0g Marjoram
Polyunsaturated fat 4.405g 0g Marjoram

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is better in case of low diet
Marjoram Table salt
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
0%
Table salt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
543%
Marjoram
510%
Table salt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.529g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marjoram
Marjoram contains less Sodium (difference - 38681mg)
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 - $0.1)
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?
?
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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.