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Oregano vs. Marjoram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Oregano and Marjoram

  • Oregano has more Vitamin E , and Vitamin B2, however, Marjoram is richer in Iron, Copper, Vitamin C, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Marjoram covers your daily Iron needs 574% more than Oregano.
  • Marjoram has 11 times less Vitamin E than Oregano. Oregano has 18.26mg of Vitamin E , while Marjoram has 1.69mg.

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

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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 less Sodium -67.5%
Contains more Calcium +24.6%
Contains more Iron +124.8%
Contains more Magnesium +28.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.8%
Contains more Zinc +33.8%
Contains more Copper +79%
Equal in Manganese - 5.433
Equal in Selenium - 4.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 597% 3102% 248% 132% 135% 11% 99% 378% 709% 25%
Contains less Sodium -67.5%
Contains more Calcium +24.6%
Contains more Iron +124.8%
Contains more Magnesium +28.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.8%
Contains more Zinc +33.8%
Contains more Copper +79%
Equal in Manganese - 5.433
Equal in Selenium - 4.5

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 E +980.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +374.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Folate +15.6%
Equal in Vitamin K - 621.7
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 103% 366% 0% 8% 45% 122% 87% 56% 241% 178% 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 485% 34% 0% 172% 73% 73% 78% 0% 275% 206% 0% 1555%
Contains more Vitamin E +980.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +374.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Folate +15.6%
Equal in Vitamin K - 621.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +13.8%
Contains more Water +30%
Contains more Protein +40.7%
Contains more Fats +64.5%
Contains more Other +53.7%
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
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
Contains more Carbs +13.8%
Contains more Water +30%
Contains more Protein +40.7%
Contains more Fats +64.5%
Contains more Other +53.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +221.8%
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
9% 16% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.405 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +221.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Marjoram Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 20.26g Oregano
Protein 9g 12.66g Marjoram
Fats 4.28g 7.04g Marjoram
Carbs 68.92g 60.56g Oregano
Calories 265kcal 271kcal Marjoram
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g 4.09g
Fiber 42.5g 40.3g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 1990mg Marjoram
Iron 36.8mg 82.71mg Marjoram
Magnesium 270mg 346mg Marjoram
Phosphorus 148mg 306mg Marjoram
Potassium 1260mg 1522mg Marjoram
Sodium 25mg 77mg Oregano
Zinc 2.69mg 3.6mg Marjoram
Copper 0.633mg 1.133mg Marjoram
Manganese 4.99mg 5.433mg Marjoram
Selenium 4.5µg 4.5µg
Vitamin A 1701IU 8068IU Marjoram
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 403µg Marjoram
Vitamin E 18.26mg 1.69mg Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 51.4mg Marjoram
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.289mg Marjoram
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.316mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 4.12mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 1.19mg Marjoram
Folate 237µg 274µg Marjoram
Vitamin K 621.7µg 621.7µg
Tryptophan 0.203mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.441mg Oregano
Leucine 0.78mg Oregano
Lysine 0.5mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.449mg Oregano
Valine 0.585mg Oregano
Histidine 0.144mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 0.529g Marjoram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 0.94g Marjoram
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 4.405g Marjoram
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oregano Marjoram
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
230%
Oregano
246%
Marjoram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
543%
Marjoram

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Marjoram
Marjoram is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marjoram
Marjoram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (4.09 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/nutrients
  2. Marjoram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170928/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.