Coriander Seeds vs. Marjoram
Nutrition comparison of Coriander Seeds and Marjoram
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coriander seeds
versus
marjoram
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coriander seeds and marjoram:
- Both coriander seeds and marjoram are high in Vitamin C, calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Marjoram has more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both coriander seeds and marjoram are high in calories. Coriander seed has a little more calories (10%) than marjoram by weight - coriander seed has 298 calories per 100 grams and marjoram has 271 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coriander seeds is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to marjoram per calorie. Coriander seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for marjoram, 20:80:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coriander Seeds | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 80% |
| Fat | 36% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both coriander seeds and marjoram are high in carbohydrates. Coriander seed is very similar to coriander seed for carbohydrates - coriander seed has 55g of total carbs per 100 grams and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both coriander seeds and marjoram are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has a little more dietary fiber (4%) than marjoram by weight - coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and marjoram has 40.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Coriander seed has less sugar than marjoram - marjoram has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both coriander seeds and marjoram are high in protein. Coriander seed is very similar to coriander seed for protein - coriander seed has 12.4g of protein per 100 grams and marjoram has 12.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both coriander seeds and marjoram are low in saturated fat - coriander seed has 0.99g of saturated fat per 100 grams and marjoram has 0.53g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both coriander seeds and marjoram are high in Vitamin C. Marjoram has 145% more Vitamin C than coriander seed - coriander seed has 21mg 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 coriander seed - marjoram has 403ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Marjoram has more Vitamin E than coriander seed - marjoram has 1.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than coriander seed - marjoram has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Marjoram has more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both coriander seeds and marjoram contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Coriander Seeds | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.239 MG | 0.289 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.29 MG | 0.316 MG |
| Niacin | 2.13 MG | 4.12 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 1.19 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 274 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both coriander seeds and marjoram are high in calcium. Marjoram has 181% more calcium than coriander seed - coriander seed has 709mg of calcium per 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
iron
Both coriander seeds and marjoram are high in iron. Marjoram has 407% more iron than coriander seed - coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron per 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both coriander seeds and marjoram are high in potassium. Marjoram has 52% more potassium than - coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium per 100 grams and marjoram has 1522mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both coriander seeds and marjoram contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Coriander Seeds | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.75 G | 1.175 G |
| Total | 1.75 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) .
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FAQ
Does coriander seeds or marjoram contain more calories in 100 grams?Both coriander seeds and marjoram are high in calories. Coriander seed has a little more calories ( 10%) than marjoram by weight - coriander seed has 298 calories in 100g and marjoram has 271 calories.
Does coriander seeds or marjoram have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both coriander seeds and marjoram are high in carbohydrates. coriander seed is very similar to coriander seed for carbohydrates - coriander seed has 55g of carbs for 100g and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
Does coriander seeds or marjoram contain more calcium?
Both coriander seeds and marjoram are high in calcium. Marjoram has 180% more calcium than coriander seed - coriander seed has 709mg of calcium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
Does coriander seeds or marjoram contain more iron?
Both coriander seeds and marjoram are high in iron. Marjoram has 410% more iron than coriander seed - coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron in 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
Does coriander seeds or marjoram contain more potassium?
Both coriander seeds and marjoram are high in potassium. Marjoram has 50% more potassium than - coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1522mg of potassium.