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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 RAE, 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.
Saffron
Saffron
3
:
7
Marjoram
Marjoram
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +422.9%
Contains more Selenium +24.4%
Contains more Calcium +1692.8%
Contains more Iron +645.1%
Contains more Magnesium +31.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.4%
Contains less Sodium -48%
Contains more Zinc +230.3%
Contains more Copper +245.4%
Saffron
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Marjoram
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 597% 3102% 248% 132% 135% 11% 99% 378% 709% 25%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +422.9%
Contains more Selenium +24.4%
Contains more Calcium +1692.8%
Contains more Iron +645.1%
Contains more Magnesium +31.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.4%
Contains less Sodium -48%
Contains more Zinc +230.3%
Contains more Copper +245.4%

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.
Saffron
Saffron
1
:
8
Marjoram
Marjoram
Contains more Vitamin C +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1422.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.8%
Contains more Folate +194.6%
Saffron
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Marjoram
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 C +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1422.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.8%
Contains more Folate +194.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saffron
Saffron
2
:
3
Marjoram
Marjoram
Contains more Water +55.8%
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Fats +20.3%
Contains more Other +122%
Equal in Carbs - 60.56
Saffron
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Marjoram
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 Water +55.8%
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Fats +20.3%
Contains more Other +122%
Equal in Carbs - 60.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saffron
Saffron
0
:
3
Marjoram
Marjoram
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.1%
Saffron
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Marjoram
9% 16% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.405 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Saffron 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 Saffron Marjoram Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 20.26g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 12.66g Marjoram
Fats 5.85g 7.04g Marjoram
Carbs 65.37g 60.56g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 271kcal Saffron
Sugar 4.09g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 40.3g Marjoram
Calcium 111mg 1990mg Marjoram
Iron 11.1mg 82.71mg Marjoram
Magnesium 264mg 346mg Marjoram
Phosphorus 252mg 306mg Marjoram
Potassium 1724mg 1522mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 77mg Marjoram
Zinc 1.09mg 3.6mg Marjoram
Copper 0.328mg 1.133mg Marjoram
Manganese 28.408mg 5.433mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 4.5µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 8068IU Marjoram
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 403µg Marjoram
Vitamin E 1.69mg Marjoram
Vitamin C 80.8mg 51.4mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.289mg Marjoram
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.316mg Marjoram
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 4.12mg Marjoram
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 1.19mg Marjoram
Folate 93µg 274µg Marjoram
Vitamin K 621.7µg Marjoram
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.529g Marjoram
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.94g Marjoram
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 4.405g Marjoram

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron 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
60%
Saffron
246%
Marjoram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
543%
Marjoram

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marjoram
Marjoram contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Marjoram
Marjoram is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.