Lemon vs. Marjoram
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Marjoram
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
marjoram
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and marjoram:
- Both lemon and marjoram are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Marjoram has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, lemon contains more pantothenic acid.
- Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Marjoram is high in calories and lemon has 89% less calories than marjoram - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and marjoram has 271 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to marjoram per calorie. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for marjoram, 20:80:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 80% |
| Fat | 6% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Marjoram is high in carbohydrates and lemon has 85% less carbohydrates than marjoram - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon and marjoram are high in dietary fiber. Marjoram has 13 times more dietary fiber than lemon - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and marjoram has 40.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and marjoram contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and marjoram has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Marjoram is an excellent source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and marjoram has 12.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and marjoram are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and marjoram has 0.53g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon and marjoram are high in Vitamin C. Lemon is very similar to marjoram for Vitamin C - lemon has 53mg 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 402 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and marjoram has 403ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Marjoram has 10 times more Vitamin E than lemon - lemon has 0.15mg 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 more Vitamin K than lemon - marjoram has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Marjoram has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, lemon contains more pantothenic acid.
| Lemon | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.289 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.316 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 4.12 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 1.19 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 274 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Marjoram is an excellent source of calcium and it has 75 times more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
iron
Marjoram is an excellent source of iron and it has 136 times more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
potassium
Marjoram is an excellent source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and marjoram has 1522mg 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, lemon has more luteolin, myricetin and quercetin than marjoram per 100 grams, however, marjoram contains more apigenin than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1.9 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.03 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.5 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.14 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,
| Lemon | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 4806 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | 1895 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, marjoram has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 3.23 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 3.23 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, marjoram has more linoleic acid than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 1.175 G |
| Total | 0.063 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 lemon or marjoram contain more calories in 100 grams?Marjoram is high in calories and lemon has 90% less calories than marjoram - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and marjoram has 271 calories.
Does lemon or marjoram have more carbohydrates?
By weight, marjoram is high in carbohydrates and lemon has 90% fewer carbohydrates than marjoram - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon or marjoram contain more calcium?
Marjoram is a rich source of calcium and it has 75 times more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
Does lemon or marjoram contain more iron?
Marjoram is an abundant source of iron and it has 136 times more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron in 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
Does lemon or marjoram contain more potassium?
Marjoram is a rich source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1522mg of potassium.