Marjoram vs. Endive
Nutrition comparison of Marjoram and Endive
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
marjoram
versus
endive
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in marjoram and endive:
- Both endive and marjoram are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Marjoram has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, endive contains more pantothenic acid.
- Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin C, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) and Endive (Endive, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Marjoram is high in calories and endive has 94% less calories than marjoram - endive has 17 calories per 100 grams and marjoram has 271 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, marjoram is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to endive for carbs. Marjoram has a macronutrient ratio of 14:68:18 and for endive, 25:66:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Marjoram | Endive | |
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| Protein | 14% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 66% |
| Fat | 18% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Marjoram is high in carbohydrates and endive has 94% less carbohydrates than marjoram - endive has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both endive and marjoram are high in dietary fiber. Marjoram has 12 times more dietary fiber than endive - endive has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and marjoram has 40.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Endive and marjoram contain similar amounts of sugar - endive has 0.25g of sugar per 100 grams and marjoram has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Marjoram is an excellent source of protein and it has 913% more protein than endive - endive has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and marjoram has 12.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both endive and marjoram are low in saturated fat - endive has 0.05g 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 691% more Vitamin C than endive - endive has 6.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and marjoram has 51.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both endive and marjoram are high in Vitamin A. Marjoram has 273% more Vitamin A than endive - endive has 108ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and marjoram has 403ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Endive and marjoram contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - endive has 0.44mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and marjoram has 1.7mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both endive and marjoram are high in Vitamin K. Marjoram has 169% more Vitamin K than endive - endive has 231ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and marjoram has 621.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Marjoram has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, endive contains more pantothenic acid. Both marjoram and endive contain significant amounts of folate.
| Marjoram | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.289 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.316 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Niacin | 4.12 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.9 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.19 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Folate | 274 UG | 142 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both endive and marjoram are high in calcium. Marjoram has 37 times more calcium than endive - endive has 52mg of calcium per 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
iron
Marjoram is an excellent source of iron and it has 98 times more iron than endive - endive has 0.83mg of iron per 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both endive and marjoram are high in potassium. Marjoram has 385% more potassium than endive - endive has 314mg 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 endive per 100 grams, however, endive contains more kaempferol than marjoram per 100 grams.
| Marjoram | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 3.5 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | ~ | 10.1 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,
| Marjoram | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4806 UG | 1300 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1895 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, marjoram has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than endive per 100 grams.
| Marjoram | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 3.23 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 3.23 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, marjoram has more linoleic acid than endive per 100 grams.
| Marjoram | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.175 G | 0.075 G |
| Total | 1.175 G | 0.075 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does endive or marjoram contain more calories in 100 grams?Marjoram is high in calories and endive has 90% less calories than marjoram - endive has 17 calories in 100g and marjoram has 271 calories.
Does endive or marjoram have more carbohydrates?
By weight, marjoram is high in carbohydrates and endive has 90% fewer carbohydrates than marjoram - endive has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
Does endive or marjoram contain more calcium?
Both endive and marjoram are high in calcium. Marjoram has 37 times more calcium than endive - endive has 52mg of calcium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
Does endive or marjoram contain more iron?
Marjoram is an abundant source of iron and it has 98 times more iron than endive - endive has 0.83mg of iron in 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
Does endive or marjoram contain more potassium?
Both endive and marjoram are high in potassium. Marjoram has 390% more potassium than endive - endive has 314mg of potassium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1522mg of potassium.