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, 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 SodiumSodium | -67.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +124.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +79% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +106.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +980.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +67.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2134.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +374.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +35% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +64.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -65.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +31.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 265kcal | 271kcal |
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| Protein | 9g | 12.66g |
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| Fats | 4.28g | 7.04g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 51.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 26.42g | 20.26g |
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| Carbs | 68.92g | 60.56g |
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| Magnesium | 270mg | 346mg |
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| Calcium | 1597mg | 1990mg |
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| Potassium | 1260mg | 1522mg |
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| Iron | 36.8mg | 82.71mg |
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| Sugar | 4.09g | 4.09g | |
| Fiber | 42.5g | 40.3g |
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| Copper | 0.633mg | 1.133mg |
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| Zinc | 2.69mg | 3.6mg |
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| Phosphorus | 148mg | 306mg |
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| Sodium | 25mg | 77mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1701IU | 8068IU |
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| Vitamin A | 85µg | 403µg |
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| Vitamin E | 18.26mg | 1.69mg |
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| Manganese | 4.99mg | 5.433mg |
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| Selenium | 4.5µg | 4.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.289mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.528mg | 0.316mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.64mg | 4.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.921mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.044mg | 1.19mg |
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| Vitamin K | 621.7µg | 621.7µg | |
| Folate | 237µg | 274µg |
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| Choline | 32.3mg | 43.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.551g | 0.529g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.716g | 0.94g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.369g | 4.405g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.203mg |
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| Threonine | 0.322mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.441mg |
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| Leucine | 0.78mg |
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| Lysine | 0.5mg |
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| Methionine | 0.127mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg |
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| Valine | 0.585mg |
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| Histidine | 0.144mg |
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| Fructose | 1.13g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.621g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
543%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marjoram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marjoram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Marjoram is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marjoram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (4.09 g)
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.