Jackfruit vs. Marjoram
Nutrition comparison of Jackfruit and Marjoram
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
jackfruit
versus
marjoram
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in jackfruit and marjoram:
- Both marjoram and jackfruit are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Marjoram has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, jackfruit contains more pantothenic acid.
- Marjoram has signficantly less sugar than jackfruit.
- Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Jackfruit (Jackfruit, raw) and Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Marjoram is high in calories and jackfruit has 65% less calories than marjoram - marjoram has 271 calories per 100 grams and jackfruit has 95 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, jackfruit is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to marjoram per calorie. Jackfruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:88:5 and for marjoram, 14:68:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Jackfruit | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 68% |
| Fat | 5% | 18% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Marjoram is high in carbohydrates and jackfruit has 62% less carbohydrates than marjoram - marjoram has 60.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Marjoram is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 25 times more dietary fiber than jackfruit - marjoram has 40.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Marjoram has signficantly less sugar than jackfruit - marjoram has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and jackfruit has 19.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Marjoram is an excellent source of protein and it has 636% more protein than jackfruit - marjoram has 12.7g of protein per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both marjoram and jackfruit are low in saturated fat - marjoram has 0.53g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both marjoram and jackfruit are high in Vitamin C. Marjoram has 275% more Vitamin C than jackfruit - marjoram has 51.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jackfruit has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 79 times more Vitamin A than jackfruit - marjoram has 403ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jackfruit has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Marjoram and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - marjoram has 1.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.34mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than jackfruit - marjoram has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and jackfruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Marjoram has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, jackfruit contains more pantothenic acid.
| Jackfruit | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.105 MG | 0.289 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.055 MG | 0.316 MG |
| Niacin | 0.92 MG | 4.12 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.235 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329 MG | 1.19 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 274 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Marjoram is an excellent source of calcium and it has 81 times more calcium than jackfruit - marjoram has 1990mg of calcium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Marjoram is an excellent source of iron and it has 358 times more iron than jackfruit - marjoram has 82.7mg of iron per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.23mg of iron.
potassium
Both marjoram and jackfruit are high in potassium. Marjoram has 240% more potassium than jackfruit - marjoram has 1522mg of potassium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg 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,
| Jackfruit | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 61 UG | 4806 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 157 UG | 1895 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, marjoram has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than jackfruit per 100 grams.
| Jackfruit | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.079 G | 3.23 G |
| Total | 0.079 G | 3.23 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, marjoram has more linoleic acid than jackfruit per 100 grams.
| Jackfruit | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 1.175 G |
| Total | 0.019 G | 1.175 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does marjoram or jackfruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Marjoram is high in calories and jackfruit has 70% less calories than marjoram - marjoram has 271 calories in 100g and jackfruit has 95 calories.
Does marjoram or jackfruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, marjoram is high in carbohydrates and jackfruit has 60% fewer carbohydrates than marjoram - marjoram has 60.6g of carbs for 100g and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.
Does marjoram or jackfruit contain more calcium?
Marjoram is a rich source of calcium and it has 81 times more calcium than jackfruit - marjoram has 1990mg of calcium in 100 grams and jackfruit has 24mg of calcium.
Does marjoram or jackfruit contain more iron?
Marjoram is an abundant source of iron and it has 358 times more iron than jackfruit - marjoram has 82.7mg of iron in 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.23mg of iron.
Does marjoram or jackfruit contain more potassium?
Both marjoram and jackfruit are high in potassium. Marjoram has 240% more potassium than jackfruit - marjoram has 1522mg of potassium in 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg of potassium.