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 A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2; however, marjoram has more iron, vitamin K, calcium, manganese, copper, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for iron for 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.
| 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% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +48.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +416.4% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
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% |
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Protein
~12.66g
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Carbs
~60.56g
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Water
~7.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.37 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 7.8mg | 82.71mg | 936% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 621.7µg | 451% |
| Vitamin E | 29.83mg | 1.69mg | 188% |
| Vitamin A | 2081µg | 403µg | 186% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 1990mg | 184% |
| Manganese | 2mg | 5.433mg | 149% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45mg | 1.19mg | 97% |
| Copper | 0.373mg | 1.133mg | 84% |
| Fiber | 27.2g | 40.3g | 52% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.919mg | 0.316mg | 46% |
| Magnesium | 152mg | 346mg | 46% |
| Folate | 106µg | 274µg | 42% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.701mg | 4.12mg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 76.4mg | 51.4mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.37g | 4.405g | 26% |
| Fats | 17.27g | 7.04g | 16% |
| Potassium | 2014mg | 1522mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 3.26g | 0.529g | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 3.6mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 8.8µg | 4.5µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.75g | 0.94g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.328mg | 0.289mg | 3% |
| Calories | 318kcal | 271kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 77mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 293mg | 306mg | 2% |
| Protein | 12.01g | 12.66g | 1% |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 43.6mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 56.63g | 60.56g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.43g | 20.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.34g | 4.09g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
543%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marjoram is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marjoram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.731g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marjoram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Marjoram is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marjoram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)