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Paprika vs. Marjoram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Paprika and Marjoram

  • Paprika has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, while Marjoram has more Iron, Vitamin K, Calcium, Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Marjoram's daily need coverage for Iron is 770% higher.
  • Marjoram contains 17 times less Vitamin E than Paprika. Paprika contains 29.1mg of Vitamin E , while Marjoram contains 1.69mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, paprika 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 Potassium +49.8%
Contains less Sodium -11.7%
Contains more Zinc +20.3%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +769%
Contains more Iron +291.2%
Contains more Magnesium +94.4%
Contains more Copper +58.9%
Contains more Manganese +241.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 306
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 597% 3102% 248% 132% 135% 11% 99% 378% 709% 25%
Contains more Potassium +49.8%
Contains less Sodium -11.7%
Contains more Zinc +20.3%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +769%
Contains more Iron +291.2%
Contains more Magnesium +94.4%
Contains more Copper +58.9%
Contains more Manganese +241.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 306

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +510.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1621.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +289.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +5611.1%
Contains more Folate +459.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +674.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
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 A +510.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1621.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +289.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +5611.1%
Contains more Folate +459.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +674.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.7%
Contains more Fats +83.1%
Contains more Water +47.1%
Contains more Carbs +12.2%
Contains more Other +56.3%
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 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 Protein +11.7%
Contains more Fats +83.1%
Contains more Water +47.1%
Contains more Carbs +12.2%
Contains more Other +56.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
9% 16% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.405 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Marjoram Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 20.26g Marjoram
Protein 14.14g 12.66g Paprika
Fats 12.89g 7.04g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 60.56g Marjoram
Calories 282kcal 271kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g 4.09g Marjoram
Fiber 34.9g 40.3g Marjoram
Calcium 229mg 1990mg Marjoram
Iron 21.14mg 82.71mg Marjoram
Magnesium 178mg 346mg Marjoram
Phosphorus 314mg 306mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 1522mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 77mg Paprika
Zinc 4.33mg 3.6mg Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 1.133mg Marjoram
Manganese 1.59mg 5.433mg Marjoram
Selenium 6.3µg 4.5µg Paprika
Vitamin A 49254IU 8068IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 403µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg 1.69mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 51.4mg Marjoram
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.289mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.316mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 4.12mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 1.19mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 274µg Marjoram
Vitamin K 80.3µg 621.7µg Marjoram
Tryptophan 0.07mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 0.529g Marjoram
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 0.94g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 4.405g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paprika 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
415%
Paprika
246%
Marjoram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
543%
Marjoram

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.611g)
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 - $2.6)
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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.