Cashews vs. Marjoram
Nutrition comparison of Cashews and Marjoram
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cashews
versus
marjoram
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cashews and marjoram:
- Both cashews and marjoram are high in calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Marjoram has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cashew contains more pantothenic acid.
- Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cashews (Nuts, cashew nuts, raw) and Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cashews and marjoram are high in calories. Cashew has 104% more calories than marjoram - cashew has 553 calories per 100 grams and marjoram has 271 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cashews is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to marjoram per calorie. Cashews has a macronutrient ratio of 13:21:67 and for marjoram, 20:80:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cashews | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 21% | 80% |
| Fat | 67% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cashews and marjoram are high in carbohydrates. Marjoram has 101% more carbohydrates than cashew - cashew has 30.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cashews and marjoram are high in dietary fiber. Marjoram has 11 times more dietary fiber than cashew - cashew has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and marjoram has 40.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cashews and marjoram contain similar amounts of sugar - cashew has 5.9g of sugar per 100 grams and marjoram has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cashews and marjoram are high in protein. Cashew has 44% more protein than marjoram - cashew has 18.2g of protein per 100 grams and marjoram has 12.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cashew is high in saturated fat and marjoram has 93% less saturated fat than cashew - cashew has 7.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and marjoram has 0.53g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 101 times more Vitamin C than cashew - cashew has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and marjoram has 51.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than cashew - marjoram has 403ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cashew does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cashews and marjoram contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cashew has 0.9mg 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 17 times more Vitamin K than cashew - cashew has 34.1ug 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, cashew contains more pantothenic acid. Both cashews and marjoram contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Cashews | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.423 MG | 0.289 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.058 MG | 0.316 MG |
| Niacin | 1.062 MG | 4.12 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.864 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.417 MG | 1.19 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 274 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Marjoram is an excellent source of calcium and it has 52 times more calcium than cashew - cashew has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
iron
Both cashews and marjoram are high in iron. Marjoram has 11 times more iron than cashew - cashew has 6.7mg of iron per 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both cashews and marjoram are high in potassium. Marjoram has 131% more potassium than cashew - cashew has 660mg 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,
| Cashews | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 22 UG | 1895 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 4806 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, marjoram has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cashew per 100 grams.
| Cashews | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 3.23 G |
| Total | 0.062 G | 3.23 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cashew has more linoleic acid than marjoram per 100 grams.
| Cashews | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.266 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 7.782 G | 1.175 G |
| Total | 8.048 G | 1.175 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.
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cashews or marjoram contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cashews and marjoram are high in calories. Cashew has 100% more calories than marjoram - cashew has 553 calories in 100g and marjoram has 271 calories.
Does cashews or marjoram have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cashews and marjoram are high in carbohydrates. marjoram has 100% more carbohydrates than cashew - cashew has 30.2g of carbs for 100g and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
Does cashews or marjoram contain more calcium?
Marjoram is a rich source of calcium and it has 52 times more calcium than cashew - cashew has 37mg of calcium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
Does cashews or marjoram contain more iron?
Both cashews and marjoram are high in iron. Marjoram has 11 times more iron than cashew - cashew has 6.7mg of iron in 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
Does cashews or marjoram contain more potassium?
Both cashews and marjoram are high in potassium. Marjoram has 130% more potassium than cashew - cashew has 660mg of potassium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1522mg of potassium.