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Cayenne pepper vs. Marjoram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cayenne pepper and Marjoram

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, however, Marjoram has more Iron, Vitamin K, Calcium, Manganese, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Marjoram is 936% higher.
  • Marjoram has 18 times less Vitamin E than Cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper has 29.83mg of Vitamin E, while Marjoram has 1.69mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne 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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
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 more PotassiumPotassium +32.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +127.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1244.6%
Contains more IronIron +960.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +203.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +171.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~306mg

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 255% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
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 CVitamin C +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +415.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1665.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +674.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +158.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 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 FatsFats +145.3%
Contains more OtherOther +100.3%
~equal in Protein ~12.66g
~equal in Carbs ~60.56g
~equal in Water ~7.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +192.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Marjoram Opinion
Calories 318kcal 271kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 12.66g Marjoram
Fats 17.27g 7.04g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 51.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 29.43g 20.26g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 60.56g Marjoram
Magnesium 152mg 346mg Marjoram
Calcium 148mg 1990mg Marjoram
Potassium 2014mg 1522mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 82.71mg Marjoram
Sugar 10.34g 4.09g Marjoram
Fiber 27.2g 40.3g Marjoram
Copper 0.373mg 1.133mg Marjoram
Zinc 2.48mg 3.6mg Marjoram
Phosphorus 293mg 306mg Marjoram
Sodium 30mg 77mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 8068IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 2081µg 403µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 1.69mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 5.433mg Marjoram
Selenium 8.8µg 4.5µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.289mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.316mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 4.12mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 1.19mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 621.7µg Marjoram
Folate 106µg 274µg Marjoram
Choline 51.5mg 43.6mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.529g Marjoram
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.94g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 4.405g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper 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
360%
Cayenne pepper
228%
Marjoram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
543%
Marjoram

Comparison summary

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 - 2.731g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Marjoram
Marjoram is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marjoram
Marjoram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.