Marjoram vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Marjoram and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
marjoram
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in marjoram and cucumber:
- Marjoram has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid.
- Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Marjoram is high in calories and cucumber has 94% less calories than marjoram - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and marjoram has 271 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, marjoram is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to cucumber for carbs. Marjoram has a macronutrient ratio of 20:80:0 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Marjoram | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 80% |
| Fat | ~ | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Marjoram is high in carbohydrates and cucumber has 94% less carbohydrates than marjoram - cucumber has 3.6g 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 79 times more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and marjoram has 40.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and marjoram contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and marjoram has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Marjoram is an excellent source of protein and it has 18 times more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and marjoram has 12.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and marjoram are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and marjoram has 0.53g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 17 times more Vitamin C than cucumber - cucumber has 2.8mg 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 79 times more Vitamin A than cucumber - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and marjoram has 403ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Marjoram has 55 times more Vitamin E than cucumber - cucumber has 0.03mg 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 36 times more Vitamin K than cucumber - cucumber has 16.4ug 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, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid.
| Marjoram | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.289 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.316 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 4.12 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.19 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 274 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Marjoram is an excellent source of calcium and it has 123 times more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
iron
Marjoram is an excellent source of iron and it has 294 times more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
potassium
Marjoram is an excellent source of potassium and it has 935% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and marjoram has 1522mg 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,
| Marjoram | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4806 UG | 45 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1895 UG | 23 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 11 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, marjoram has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Marjoram | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 3.23 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 3.23 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, marjoram has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Marjoram | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.175 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 1.175 G | 0.028 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% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cucumber or marjoram contain more calories in 100 grams?Marjoram is high in calories and cucumber has 90% less calories than marjoram - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and marjoram has 271 calories.
Does cucumber or marjoram have more carbohydrates?
By weight, marjoram is high in carbohydrates and cucumber has 90% fewer carbohydrates than marjoram - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
Does cucumber or marjoram contain more calcium?
Marjoram is a rich source of calcium and it has 123 times more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
Does cucumber or marjoram contain more iron?
Marjoram is an abundant source of iron and it has 294 times more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron in 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
Does cucumber or marjoram contain more potassium?
Marjoram is a rich source of potassium and it has 940% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1522mg of potassium.