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Cinnamon vs. Marjoram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cinnamon and Marjoram

  • Cinnamon has more Manganese, and Fiber, while Marjoram has more Iron, Vitamin K, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Marjoram covers your daily need of Iron 930% more than Cinnamon.
  • Cinnamon contains 3 times more Manganese than Marjoram. While Cinnamon contains 17.466mg of Manganese, Marjoram contains only 5.433mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, cinnamon, ground 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 301% 38% 312% 113% 50% 27% 1.3% 2278% 17%
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 less SodiumSodium -87%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +221.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +476.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +98.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +253.1%
Contains more IronIron +894.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +234.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +378.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.2%

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 13% 18% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
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% 484% 34% 0% 72% 73% 77% 0% 275% 0% 1554% 206% 24%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1252.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2634.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1213.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +670.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +653.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1892.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +4466.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +296.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 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 CarbsCarbs +33.1%
Contains more WaterWater +38.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +217.3%
Contains more FatsFats +467.7%
Contains more OtherOther +236.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.068 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +282.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6377.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Marjoram Opinion
Calories 247kcal 271kcal Marjoram
Protein 3.99g 12.66g Marjoram
Fats 1.24g 7.04g Marjoram
Vitamin C 3.8mg 51.4mg Marjoram
Net carbs 27.49g 20.26g Cinnamon
Carbs 80.59g 60.56g Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 346mg Marjoram
Calcium 1002mg 1990mg Marjoram
Potassium 431mg 1522mg Marjoram
Iron 8.32mg 82.71mg Marjoram
Sugar 2.17g 4.09g Cinnamon
Fiber 53.1g 40.3g Cinnamon
Copper 0.339mg 1.133mg Marjoram
Zinc 1.83mg 3.6mg Marjoram
Phosphorus 64mg 306mg Marjoram
Sodium 10mg 77mg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 295IU 8068IU Marjoram
Vitamin A 15µg 403µg Marjoram
Vitamin E 2.32mg 1.69mg Cinnamon
Manganese 17.466mg 5.433mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 4.5µg Marjoram
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.289mg Marjoram
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.316mg Marjoram
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 4.12mg Marjoram
Vitamin B5 0.358mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 1.19mg Marjoram
Vitamin K 31.2µg 621.7µg Marjoram
Folate 6µg 274µg Marjoram
Choline 11mg 43.6mg Marjoram
Saturated Fat 0.345g 0.529g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 0.94g Marjoram
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 4.405g Marjoram
Tryptophan 0.049mg Cinnamon
Threonine 0.136mg Cinnamon
Isoleucine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Leucine 0.253mg Cinnamon
Lysine 0.243mg Cinnamon
Methionine 0.078mg Cinnamon
Phenylalanine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Valine 0.224mg Cinnamon
Histidine 0.117mg Cinnamon
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon 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
20%
Cinnamon
228%
Marjoram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
543%
Marjoram

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Marjoram
Marjoram is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marjoram
Marjoram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marjoram
Marjoram is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.184g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/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.