Saffron vs. Marjoram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between saffron and marjoram
- Saffron has more manganese and vitamin C; however, marjoram is richer in iron, calcium, fiber, copper, folate, vitamin A, zinc, and magnesium.
- Saffron covers your daily manganese needs 999% more than marjoram.
- Marjoram has 2 times less vitamin C than saffron. Saffron has 80.8mg of vitamin C, while marjoram has 51.4mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron 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 more PotassiumPotassium | +13.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +422.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1692.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +645.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +245.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +230.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48% |
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 CVitamin C | +57.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1422.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +151.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +182.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +194.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +122% |
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Carbs
~60.56g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -66.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +119.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +113.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 310kcal | 271kcal |
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| Protein | 11.43g | 12.66g |
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| Fats | 5.85g | 7.04g |
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| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 51.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 61.47g | 20.26g |
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| Carbs | 65.37g | 60.56g |
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| Magnesium | 264mg | 346mg |
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| Calcium | 111mg | 1990mg |
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| Potassium | 1724mg | 1522mg |
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| Iron | 11.1mg | 82.71mg |
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| Sugar | 4.09g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 40.3g |
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| Copper | 0.328mg | 1.133mg |
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| Zinc | 1.09mg | 3.6mg |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 306mg |
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| Sodium | 148mg | 77mg |
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| Vitamin A | 530IU | 8068IU |
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| Vitamin A | 27µg | 403µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.69mg |
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 5.433mg |
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| Selenium | 5.6µg | 4.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.289mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.316mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 4.12mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 1.19mg |
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| Vitamin K | 621.7µg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 274µg |
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| Choline | 43.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.586g | 0.529g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.94g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 4.405g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marjoram contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marjoram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marjoram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Marjoram is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.