Marjoram vs. Collard Greens
Nutrition comparison of Marjoram and Collard Greens
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
marjoram
versus
collard greens
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in marjoram and collard greens:
- Both collard greens and marjoram are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Marjoram has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, collard green contains more pantothenic acid.
- Marjoram is an excellent source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) and Collard Greens (Collards, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Marjoram is high in calories and collard green has 88% less calories than marjoram - collard green has 32 calories per 100 grams and marjoram has 271 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, marjoram is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to collard greens per calorie. Marjoram has a macronutrient ratio of 20:80:0 and for collard greens, 31:56:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Marjoram | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 56% |
| Fat | ~ | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Marjoram is high in carbohydrates and collard green has 91% less carbohydrates than marjoram - collard green has 5.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both collard greens and marjoram are high in dietary fiber. Marjoram has 908% more dietary fiber than collard green - collard green has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and marjoram has 40.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Collard greens and marjoram contain similar amounts of sugar - collard green has 0.46g of sugar per 100 grams and marjoram has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Marjoram is an excellent source of protein and it has 319% more protein than collard green - collard green has 3g of protein per 100 grams and marjoram has 12.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both collard greens and marjoram are low in saturated fat - collard green has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and marjoram has 0.53g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both collard greens and marjoram are high in Vitamin C. Marjoram has 46% more Vitamin C than collard green - collard green has 35.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and marjoram has 51.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both collard greens and marjoram are high in Vitamin A. Marjoram has 61% more Vitamin A than collard green - collard green has 251ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and marjoram has 403ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Collard greens and marjoram contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - collard green has 2.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and marjoram has 1.7mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both collard greens and marjoram are high in Vitamin K. Marjoram has 42% more Vitamin K than collard green - collard green has 437.1ug 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, collard green contains more pantothenic acid.
| Marjoram | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.289 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.316 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 4.12 MG | 0.742 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.267 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.19 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Folate | 274 UG | 129 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both collard greens and marjoram are high in calcium. Marjoram has 758% more calcium than collard green - collard green has 232mg of calcium per 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
iron
Marjoram is an excellent source of iron and it has 174 times more iron than collard green - collard green has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both collard greens and marjoram are high in potassium. Marjoram has 615% more potassium than collard green - collard green has 213mg 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, marjoram has more apigenin than collard green per 100 grams, however, collard green contains more kaempferol and quercetin than marjoram per 100 grams.
| Marjoram | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 3.5 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.08 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 8.74 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 2.57 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, both marjoram and collard greens contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Marjoram | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4806 UG | 2991 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1895 UG | 4323 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 14 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, marjoram has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than collard green per 100 grams.
| Marjoram | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 3.23 G | 0.108 G |
| Total | 3.23 G | 0.108 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, marjoram has more linoleic acid than collard green per 100 grams.
| Marjoram | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.175 G | 0.082 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 1.175 G | 0.084 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: Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) and Collard Greens (Collards, raw) .
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FAQ
Does collard greens or marjoram contain more calories in 100 grams?Marjoram is high in calories and collard green has 90% less calories than marjoram - collard green has 32 calories in 100g and marjoram has 271 calories.
Is collard greens or marjoram better for protein?
Marjoram is a fantastic source of protein and it has 320% more protein than collard green - collard green has 3g of protein per 100 grams and marjoram has 12.7g of protein.
Does collard greens or marjoram have more carbohydrates?
By weight, marjoram is high in carbohydrates and collard green has 90% fewer carbohydrates than marjoram - collard green has 5.4g of carbs for 100g and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
Does collard greens or marjoram contain more calcium?
Both collard greens and marjoram are high in calcium. Marjoram has 760% more calcium than collard green - collard green has 232mg of calcium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
Does collard greens or marjoram contain more iron?
Marjoram is an abundant source of iron and it has 174 times more iron than collard green - collard green has 0.47mg of iron in 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
Does collard greens or marjoram contain more potassium?
Both collard greens and marjoram are high in potassium. Marjoram has 620% more potassium than collard green - collard green has 213mg of potassium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1522mg of potassium.