Grapefruit vs. Marjoram
Nutrition comparison of Grapefruit and Marjoram
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapefruit
versus
marjoram
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapefruit and marjoram:
- Both marjoram and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C.
- Marjoram has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit, however, grapefruit contains more lycopene than marjoram.
- Marjoram has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, grapefruit contains more pantothenic acid.
- Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Marjoram is high in calories and grapefruit has 85% less calories than marjoram - marjoram has 271 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapefruit is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to marjoram for fat. Grapefruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for marjoram, 20:80:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapefruit | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 80% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Marjoram is high in carbohydrates and grapefruit has 82% less carbohydrates than marjoram - marjoram has 60.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Marjoram is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 24 times more dietary fiber than grapefruit - marjoram has 40.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Marjoram and grapefruit contain similar amounts of sugar - marjoram has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Marjoram is an excellent source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than grapefruit - marjoram has 12.7g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both marjoram and grapefruit are low in saturated fat - marjoram has 0.53g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both marjoram and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C. Marjoram has 65% more Vitamin C than grapefruit - marjoram has 51.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 595% more Vitamin A than grapefruit - marjoram has 403ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Marjoram has 12 times more Vitamin E than grapefruit - marjoram has 1.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than grapefruit - marjoram has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Marjoram has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, grapefruit contains more pantothenic acid.
| Grapefruit | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.043 MG | 0.289 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.316 MG |
| Niacin | 0.204 MG | 4.12 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.262 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053 MG | 1.19 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 274 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Marjoram is an excellent source of calcium and it has 89 times more calcium than grapefruit - marjoram has 1990mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Marjoram is an excellent source of iron and it has 1032 times more iron than grapefruit - marjoram has 82.7mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Marjoram is an excellent source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than grapefruit - marjoram has 1522mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, grapefruit has more luteolin and quercetin than marjoram per 100 grams, however, marjoram contains more apigenin than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.6 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.33 mg | ~ |
| apigenin | ~ | 3.5 mg |
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 has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit per 100 grams, however, grapefruit contains more lycopene than marjoram per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 686 UG | 4806 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 1419 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5 UG | 1895 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, marjoram has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 3.23 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 3.23 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, marjoram has more linoleic acid than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 1.175 G |
| Total | 0.029 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: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) .
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FAQ
Does marjoram or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Marjoram is high in calories and grapefruit has 90% less calories than marjoram - marjoram has 271 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Does marjoram or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, marjoram is high in carbohydrates and grapefruit has 80% fewer carbohydrates than marjoram - marjoram has 60.6g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
Does marjoram or grapefruit contain more calcium?
Marjoram is a rich source of calcium and it has 89 times more calcium than grapefruit - marjoram has 1990mg of calcium in 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
Does marjoram or grapefruit contain more iron?
Marjoram is an abundant source of iron and it has 1032 times more iron than grapefruit - marjoram has 82.7mg of iron in 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
Does marjoram or grapefruit contain more potassium?
Marjoram is a rich source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than grapefruit - marjoram has 1522mg of potassium in 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg of potassium.