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Poppy seed vs. Marjoram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between poppy seed and marjoram?

  • Poppy seed is richer in phosphorus, manganese, and copper, yet marjoram is richer in iron, vitamin K, vitamin A, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and calcium.
  • Marjoram's daily need coverage for iron is 912% higher.
  • Poppy seed has 3 times more phosphorus than marjoram. Poppy seed has 870mg of phosphorus, while marjoram has 306mg.

We used Spices, poppy seed and Spices, marjoram, dried 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 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
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%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +119.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +184.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.7%
Contains more IronIron +747.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~346mg

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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
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% 134% 34% 0% 72% 73% 77% 0% 275% 0% 1554% 206% 24%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5040%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +359.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +234.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +395.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.69mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 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 ProteinProtein +42.1%
Contains more FatsFats +490.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +115.3%
Contains more WaterWater +28.4%
Contains more OtherOther +90%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 g
9% 16% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.405 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +536.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +548.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Poppy seed Marjoram
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 Poppy seed Marjoram DV% diff.
Iron 9.76mg 82.71mg 912%
Vitamin K 0µg 621.7µg 518%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 4.405g 161%
Fiber 19.5g 40.3g 83%
Phosphorus 870mg 306mg 81%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 1.19mg 73%
Vitamin C 1mg 51.4mg 56%
Copper 1.627mg 1.133mg 55%
Manganese 6.707mg 5.433mg 55%
Calcium 1438mg 1990mg 55%
Fats 41.56g 7.04g 53%
Folate 82µg 274µg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.289mg 47%
Vitamin A 0µg 403µg 45%
Zinc 7.9mg 3.6mg 39%
Potassium 719mg 1522mg 24%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 4.12mg 20%
Saturated fat 4.517g 0.529g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.316mg 17%
Selenium 13.5µg 4.5µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 0.94g 13%
Calories 525kcal 271kcal 13%
Protein 17.99g 12.66g 11%
Carbs 28.13g 60.56g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 6%
Choline 8.8mg 43.6mg 6%
Sodium 26mg 77mg 2%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 1.69mg 1%
Net carbs 8.63g 20.26g N/A
Magnesium 347mg 346mg 0%
Sugar 2.99g 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed Marjoram
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
33%
Poppy seed
202%
Marjoram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
543%
Marjoram

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.988g)
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 - $2.4)
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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.