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Marjoram vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Marjoram and Turmeric?

  • Marjoram is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Magnesium, yet Turmeric is richer in Manganese.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 625% higher.

We used Spices, marjoram, dried and Spices, turmeric, ground types in this comparison.

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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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1084.5%
Contains more IronIron +50.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +264.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~299mg

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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7242.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +398.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +205.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1012.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4539.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1270%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +162.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.8%
Contains more FatsFats +116.6%
Contains more OtherOther +70.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.9%
Contains more WaterWater +68.2%

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
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +109.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +482.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marjoram Turmeric Opinion
Calories 271kcal 312kcal Turmeric
Protein 12.66g 9.68g Marjoram
Fats 7.04g 3.25g Marjoram
Vitamin C 51.4mg 0.7mg Marjoram
Net carbs 20.26g 44.44g Turmeric
Carbs 60.56g 67.14g Turmeric
Magnesium 346mg 208mg Marjoram
Calcium 1990mg 168mg Marjoram
Potassium 1522mg 2080mg Turmeric
Iron 82.71mg 55mg Marjoram
Sugar 4.09g 3.21g Turmeric
Fiber 40.3g 22.7g Marjoram
Copper 1.133mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Zinc 3.6mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 306mg 299mg Marjoram
Sodium 77mg 27mg Turmeric
Vitamin A 8068IU 0IU Marjoram
Vitamin A 403µg 0µg Marjoram
Vitamin E 1.69mg 4.43mg Turmeric
Manganese 5.433mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 4.5µg 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.058mg Marjoram
Vitamin B2 0.316mg 0.15mg Marjoram
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 1.35mg Marjoram
Vitamin B5 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 1.19mg 0.107mg Marjoram
Vitamin K 621.7µg 13.4µg Marjoram
Folate 274µg 20µg Marjoram
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Marjoram
Choline 43.6mg 49.2mg Turmeric
Saturated Fat 0.529g 1.838g Marjoram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.94g 0.449g Marjoram
Polyunsaturated fat 4.405g 0.756g Marjoram
Tryptophan 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marjoram Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
543%
Marjoram
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.309g)
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 - $2.5)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.