Cumin vs. Marjoram
Nutrition comparison of Cumin and Marjoram
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cumin
versus
marjoram
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cumin and marjoram:
- Both cumin and marjoram are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cumin has more thiamin, however, marjoram contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Marjoram has 66% less saturated fat than cumin.
- Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) and Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cumin and marjoram are high in calories. Cumin has 38% more calories than marjoram - cumin has 375 calories per 100 grams and marjoram has 271 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cumin is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to marjoram for protein. Cumin has a macronutrient ratio of 17:37:46 and for marjoram, 20:80:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cumin | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 80% |
| Fat | 46% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cumin and marjoram are high in carbohydrates. Marjoram has 37% more carbohydrates than cumin - cumin has 44.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cumin and marjoram are high in dietary fiber. Marjoram has 284% more dietary fiber than cumin - cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and marjoram has 40.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cumin and marjoram contain similar amounts of sugar - cumin has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and marjoram has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cumin and marjoram are high in protein. Cumin has 41% more protein than marjoram - cumin has 17.8g of protein per 100 grams and marjoram has 12.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Marjoram has 66% less saturated fat than cumin - cumin has 1.5g 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 568% more Vitamin C than cumin - cumin has 7.7mg 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 530% more Vitamin A than cumin - cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and marjoram has 403ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cumin has 97% more Vitamin E than marjoram - cumin has 3.3mg 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 114 times more Vitamin K than cumin - cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and marjoram has 621.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more thiamin, however, marjoram contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cumin and marjoram contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Cumin | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.628 MG | 0.289 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.327 MG | 0.316 MG |
| Niacin | 4.579 MG | 4.12 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435 MG | 1.19 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 274 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cumin and marjoram are high in calcium. Marjoram has 114% more calcium than cumin - cumin has 931mg of calcium per 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
iron
Both cumin and marjoram are high in iron. Marjoram has 25% more iron than cumin - cumin has 66.4mg of iron per 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both cumin and marjoram are high in potassium. Cumin has 79% more potassium than - cumin has 1788mg 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,
| Cumin | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 762 UG | 4806 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 448 UG | 1895 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, marjoram has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cumin per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.176 G | 3.23 G |
| Total | 0.176 G | 3.23 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cumin has more linoleic acid than marjoram per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 3.103 G | 1.175 G |
| Total | 3.103 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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FAQ
Does cumin or marjoram contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cumin and marjoram are high in calories. Cumin has 40% more calories than marjoram - cumin has 375 calories in 100g and marjoram has 271 calories.
Does cumin or marjoram have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cumin and marjoram are high in carbohydrates. marjoram has 40% more carbohydrates than cumin - cumin has 44.2g of carbs for 100g and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
Does cumin or marjoram contain more calcium?
Both cumin and marjoram are high in calcium. Marjoram has 110% more calcium than cumin - cumin has 931mg of calcium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
Does cumin or marjoram contain more iron?
Both cumin and marjoram are high in iron. Marjoram has 30% more iron than cumin - cumin has 66.4mg of iron in 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
Does cumin or marjoram contain more potassium?
Both cumin and marjoram are high in potassium. Cumin has 80% more potassium than - cumin has 1788mg of potassium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1522mg of potassium.