Cantaloupe vs. Marjoram
Nutrition comparison of Cantaloupe and Marjoram
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cantaloupe
versus
marjoram
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cantaloupe and marjoram:
- Both cantaloupe and marjoram are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C and potassium.
- Marjoram has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cantaloupe contains more pantothenic acid.
- Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, 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 cantaloupe has 87% less calories than marjoram - cantaloupe has 34 calories per 100 grams and marjoram has 271 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cantaloupe is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to marjoram per calorie. Cantaloupe has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:4 and for marjoram, 20:80:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cantaloupe | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 80% |
| Fat | 4% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Marjoram is high in carbohydrates and cantaloupe has 87% less carbohydrates than marjoram - cantaloupe has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Marjoram is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 43 times more dietary fiber than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and marjoram has 40.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cantaloupe and marjoram contain similar amounts of sugar - cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and marjoram has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Marjoram is an excellent source of protein and it has 14 times more protein than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and marjoram has 12.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cantaloupe and marjoram are low in saturated fat - cantaloupe has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and marjoram has 0.53g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cantaloupe and marjoram are high in Vitamin C. Marjoram has 40% more Vitamin C than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 36.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and marjoram has 51.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both cantaloupe and marjoram are high in Vitamin A. Marjoram has 138% more Vitamin A than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 169ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and marjoram has 403ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Marjoram has 32 times more Vitamin E than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.05mg 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 247 times more Vitamin K than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and marjoram has 621.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Marjoram has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cantaloupe contains more pantothenic acid.
| Cantaloupe | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.289 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.316 MG |
| Niacin | 0.734 MG | 4.12 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.105 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | 1.19 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 274 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Marjoram is an excellent source of calcium and it has 220 times more calcium than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
iron
Marjoram is an excellent source of iron and it has 392 times more iron than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both cantaloupe and marjoram are high in potassium. Marjoram has 470% more potassium than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 267mg 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, cantaloupe has more luteolin than marjoram per 100 grams, however, marjoram contains more apigenin than cantaloupe per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.64 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.07 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.01 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,
| Cantaloupe | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2020 UG | 4806 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 16 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 1895 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, marjoram has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cantaloupe per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 3.23 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 3.23 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, marjoram has more linoleic acid than cantaloupe per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 1.175 G |
| Total | 0.035 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: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cantaloupe or marjoram contain more calories in 100 grams?Marjoram is high in calories and cantaloupe has 90% less calories than marjoram - cantaloupe has 34 calories in 100g and marjoram has 271 calories.
Does cantaloupe or marjoram have more carbohydrates?
By weight, marjoram is high in carbohydrates and cantaloupe has 90% fewer carbohydrates than marjoram - cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
Does cantaloupe or marjoram contain more calcium?
Marjoram is a rich source of calcium and it has 220 times more calcium than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
Does cantaloupe or marjoram contain more iron?
Marjoram is an abundant source of iron and it has 392 times more iron than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron in 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
Does cantaloupe or marjoram contain more potassium?
Both cantaloupe and marjoram are high in potassium. Marjoram has 470% more potassium than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1522mg of potassium.