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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, while marjoram has more iron, vitamin K, vitamin A, calcium, copper, vitamin B6, magnesium, folate, and vitamin C.
  • Marjoram covers your daily need for 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% 5% 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% 134% 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 +2586.7%
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 DV% diff.
Iron 8.32mg 82.71mg 930%
Manganese 17.466mg 5.433mg 523%
Vitamin K 31.2µg 621.7µg 492%
Calcium 1002mg 1990mg 99%
Copper 0.339mg 1.133mg 88%
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 1.19mg 79%
Magnesium 60mg 346mg 68%
Folate 6µg 274µg 67%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 51.4mg 53%
Fiber 53.1g 40.3g 51%
Vitamin A 15µg 403µg 43%
Phosphorus 64mg 306mg 35%
Potassium 431mg 1522mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 4.405g 29%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.289mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.316mg 21%
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 4.12mg 17%
Protein 3.99g 12.66g 17%
Zinc 1.83mg 3.6mg 16%
Fats 1.24g 7.04g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 7%
Carbs 80.59g 60.56g 7%
Choline 11mg 43.6mg 6%
Vitamin E 2.32mg 1.69mg 4%
Sodium 10mg 77mg 3%
Selenium 3.1µg 4.5µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.246g 0.94g 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Calories 247kcal 271kcal 1%
Saturated fat 0.345g 0.529g 1%
Net carbs 27.49g 20.26g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 0.253mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.078mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0%
Valine 0.224mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
19%
Cinnamon
202%
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.