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Marjoram vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Marjoram and Thyme

  • Marjoram has more Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Copper, Folate, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, however, Thyme has more Vitamin C.
  • Marjoram's daily need coverage for Iron is 816% more.
  • Marjoram has 6 times more Folate than Thyme. Marjoram has 274µg of Folate, while Thyme has 45µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, marjoram, dried and Thyme, fresh.

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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.
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Thyme
Contains more Calcium +391.4%
Contains more Iron +374%
Contains more Magnesium +116.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.7%
Contains more Potassium +149.9%
Contains more Zinc +98.9%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Contains more Manganese +216.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
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 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Contains more Calcium +391.4%
Contains more Iron +374%
Contains more Magnesium +116.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.7%
Contains more Potassium +149.9%
Contains more Zinc +98.9%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Contains more Manganese +216.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%

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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Thyme
Contains more Vitamin A +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +502.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +242%
Contains more Folate +508.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.1%
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 286% 0% 0% 534% 12% 109% 35% 25% 81% 34% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +502.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +242%
Contains more Folate +508.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Thyme
Contains more Protein +127.7%
Contains more Fats +319%
Contains more Carbs +147.7%
Contains more Other +278.1%
Contains more Water +752.2%
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
6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Protein +127.7%
Contains more Fats +319%
Contains more Carbs +147.7%
Contains more Other +278.1%
Contains more Water +752.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Thyme
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1060.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +728%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.7%
9% 16% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.405 g
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1060.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +728%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marjoram Thyme
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 Thyme Opinion
Net carbs 20.26g 10.45g Marjoram
Protein 12.66g 5.56g Marjoram
Fats 7.04g 1.68g Marjoram
Carbs 60.56g 24.45g Marjoram
Calories 271kcal 101kcal Marjoram
Sugar 4.09g Thyme
Fiber 40.3g 14g Marjoram
Calcium 1990mg 405mg Marjoram
Iron 82.71mg 17.45mg Marjoram
Magnesium 346mg 160mg Marjoram
Phosphorus 306mg 106mg Marjoram
Potassium 1522mg 609mg Marjoram
Sodium 77mg 9mg Thyme
Zinc 3.6mg 1.81mg Marjoram
Copper 1.133mg 0.555mg Marjoram
Manganese 5.433mg 1.719mg Marjoram
Selenium 4.5µg Marjoram
Vitamin A 8068IU 4751IU Marjoram
Vitamin A RAE 403µg 238µg Marjoram
Vitamin E 1.69mg Marjoram
Vitamin C 51.4mg 160.1mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.048mg Marjoram
Vitamin B2 0.316mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 1.824mg Marjoram
Vitamin B5 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 1.19mg 0.348mg Marjoram
Folate 274µg 45µg Marjoram
Vitamin K 621.7µg Marjoram
Tryptophan 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg Thyme
Valine 0.307mg Thyme
Saturated Fat 0.529g 0.467g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 0.94g 0.081g Marjoram
Polyunsaturated fat 4.405g 0.532g Marjoram

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Marjoram Thyme
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
93%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
543%
Marjoram
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Marjoram
Marjoram is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.