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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 RAE, 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.
Contains more Potassium +32.3%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Contains more Selenium +95.6%
Contains more Calcium +1244.6%
Contains more Iron +960.4%
Contains more Magnesium +127.6%
Contains more Zinc +45.2%
Contains more Copper +203.8%
Contains more Manganese +171.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 306
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 597% 3102% 248% 132% 135% 11% 99% 378% 709% 25%
Contains more Potassium +32.3%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Contains more Selenium +95.6%
Contains more Calcium +1244.6%
Contains more Iron +960.4%
Contains more Magnesium +127.6%
Contains more Zinc +45.2%
Contains more Copper +203.8%
Contains more Manganese +171.7%
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 +415.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1665.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.9%
Contains more Folate +158.5%
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 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 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 +415.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1665.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.9%
Contains more Folate +158.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +674.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +145.3%
Contains more Other +100.3%
Equal in Protein - 12.66
Equal in Carbs - 60.56
Equal in Water - 7.64
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 Fats +145.3%
Contains more Other +100.3%
Equal in Protein - 12.66
Equal in Carbs - 60.56
Equal in Water - 7.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +192.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
9% 16% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.405 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +192.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90%
Contains less Saturated 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
Net carbs 29.43g 20.26g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 12.66g Marjoram
Fats 17.27g 7.04g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 60.56g Marjoram
Calories 318kcal 271kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 4.09g Marjoram
Fiber 27.2g 40.3g Marjoram
Calcium 148mg 1990mg Marjoram
Iron 7.8mg 82.71mg Marjoram
Magnesium 152mg 346mg Marjoram
Phosphorus 293mg 306mg Marjoram
Potassium 2014mg 1522mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 77mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 3.6mg Marjoram
Copper 0.373mg 1.133mg Marjoram
Manganese 2mg 5.433mg Marjoram
Selenium 8.8µg 4.5µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 8068IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 403µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 1.69mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 51.4mg 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
Folate 106µg 274µg Marjoram
Vitamin K 80.3µg 621.7µg Marjoram
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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Cayenne pepper 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
388%
Cayenne pepper
246%
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.