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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 RAE, 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.
Contains more Calcium +1084.5%
Contains more Iron +50.4%
Contains more Magnesium +66.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Contains less Sodium -64.9%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +14.7%
Contains more Manganese +264.4%
Contains more Selenium +37.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 299
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 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains more Calcium +1084.5%
Contains more Iron +50.4%
Contains more Magnesium +66.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Contains less Sodium -64.9%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +14.7%
Contains more Manganese +264.4%
Contains more Selenium +37.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 299

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +7242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +398.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +205.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1012.1%
Contains more Folate +1270%
Contains more Vitamin K +4539.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +162.1%
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 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +7242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +398.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +205.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1012.1%
Contains more Folate +1270%
Contains more Vitamin K +4539.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +162.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Fats +116.6%
Contains more Other +70.9%
Contains more Carbs +10.9%
Contains more Water +68.2%
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
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 Protein +30.8%
Contains more Fats +116.6%
Contains more Other +70.9%
Contains more Carbs +10.9%
Contains more Water +68.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +109.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +482.7%
9% 16% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.405 g
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +109.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 20.26g 44.44g Turmeric
Protein 12.66g 9.68g Marjoram
Fats 7.04g 3.25g Marjoram
Carbs 60.56g 67.14g Turmeric
Calories 271kcal 312kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 4.09g 3.21g Turmeric
Fiber 40.3g 22.7g Marjoram
Calcium 1990mg 168mg Marjoram
Iron 82.71mg 55mg Marjoram
Magnesium 346mg 208mg Marjoram
Phosphorus 306mg 299mg Marjoram
Potassium 1522mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 77mg 27mg Turmeric
Zinc 3.6mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 1.133mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 5.433mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 4.5µg 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 8068IU 0IU Marjoram
Vitamin A RAE 403µg 0µg Marjoram
Vitamin E 1.69mg 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 51.4mg 0.7mg Marjoram
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
Folate 274µg 20µg Marjoram
Vitamin K 621.7µg 13.4µg 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
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Marjoram
Saturated Fat 0.529g 1.838g Marjoram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.94g 0.449g Marjoram
Polyunsaturated fat 4.405g 0.756g Marjoram
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marjoram Turmeric
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
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.