Marjoram vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Marjoram and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
marjoram
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in marjoram and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and marjoram are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Marjoram has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, bittersweet chocolate contains more pantothenic acid.
- Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and marjoram are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 137% more calories than marjoram - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and marjoram has 271 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, marjoram is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Marjoram has a macronutrient ratio of 20:80:0 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Marjoram | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 18% |
| Fat | ~ | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Marjoram is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 53% less carbohydrates than marjoram - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both bittersweet chocolate and marjoram are high in dietary fiber. Marjoram has 143% more dietary fiber than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and marjoram has 40.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and marjoram contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and marjoram has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both bittersweet chocolate and marjoram are high in protein. Bittersweet chocolate has 13% more protein than marjoram - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and marjoram has 12.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and marjoram has 98% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and marjoram has 0.53g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and marjoram are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and marjoram does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - marjoram has 51.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - marjoram has 403ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and marjoram contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and marjoram has 1.7mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 63 times more Vitamin K than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and marjoram has 621.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Marjoram has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, bittersweet chocolate contains more pantothenic acid. Both marjoram and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Marjoram | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.289 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.316 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 4.12 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.19 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 274 UG | 28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both bittersweet chocolate and marjoram are high in calcium. Marjoram has 18 times more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
iron
Both bittersweet chocolate and marjoram are high in iron. Marjoram has 375% more iron than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and marjoram are high in potassium. Marjoram has 83% more potassium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and marjoram has 1522mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Marjoram | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4806 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1895 UG | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, marjoram has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bittersweet chocolate per 100 grams.
| Marjoram | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 3.23 G | 0.117 G |
| Total | 3.23 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both marjoram and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Marjoram | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.175 G | 1.435 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.553 G |
| Total | 1.175 G | 1.988 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or marjoram contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and marjoram are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 140% more calories than marjoram - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and marjoram has 271 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or marjoram have more carbohydrates?
By weight, marjoram is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 50% fewer carbohydrates than marjoram - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or marjoram contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and marjoram are high in calcium. Marjoram has 18 times more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or marjoram contain more iron?
Both bittersweet chocolate and marjoram are high in iron. Marjoram has 380% more iron than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or marjoram contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and marjoram are high in potassium. Marjoram has 80% more potassium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1522mg of potassium.