Hedge Mustard Seeds vs. Marjoram
Nutrition comparison of Hedge Mustard Seeds and Marjoram
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
hedge mustard seeds
versus
marjoram
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hedge mustard seeds and marjoram:
- Both hedge mustard seeds and marjoram are high in Vitamin C, calcium, calories, carbohydrates, potassium and protein.
- Hedge mustard seed has more niacin and pantothenic acid, however, marjoram contains more folate.
- Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Hedge Mustard Seeds (Seeds, sisymbrium sp. seeds, whole, dried) and Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both hedge mustard seeds and marjoram are high in calories. Hedge mustard seed has 17% more calories than marjoram - hedge mustard seed has 318 calories per 100 grams and marjoram has 271 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, hedge mustard seeds is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to marjoram per calorie. Hedge mustard seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 15:72:13 and for marjoram, 20:80:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Hedge Mustard Seeds | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 80% |
| Fat | 13% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both hedge mustard seeds and marjoram are high in carbohydrates. Hedge mustard seed is very similar to hedge mustard seed for carbohydrates - hedge mustard seed has 58.3g 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 more dietary fiber than hedge mustard seed - marjoram has 40.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and hedge mustard seed does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Hedge mustard seed has less sugar than marjoram - marjoram has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and hedge mustard seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both hedge mustard seeds and marjoram are high in protein. Hedge mustard seed is very similar to hedge mustard seed for protein - hedge mustard seed has 12.1g of protein per 100 grams and marjoram has 12.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both hedge mustard seeds and marjoram are low in saturated fat - hedge mustard seed has 0.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and marjoram has 0.53g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both hedge mustard seeds and marjoram are high in Vitamin C. Marjoram has 67% more Vitamin C than hedge mustard seed - hedge mustard seed has 30.7mg 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 133 times more Vitamin A than hedge mustard seed - hedge mustard seed has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and marjoram has 403ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Marjoram has more Vitamin E than hedge mustard seed - marjoram has 1.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and hedge mustard seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than hedge mustard seed - marjoram has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hedge mustard seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hedge mustard seed has more niacin and pantothenic acid, however, marjoram contains more folate. Both hedge mustard seeds and marjoram contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Hedge Mustard Seeds | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.191 MG | 0.289 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.423 MG | 0.316 MG |
| Niacin | 16.825 MG | 4.12 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.997 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.778 MG | 1.19 MG |
| Folate | 95 UG | 274 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both hedge mustard seeds and marjoram are high in calcium. Marjoram has 99% more calcium than - hedge mustard seed has 1633mg of calcium per 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
iron
Marjoram is an excellent source of iron and it has 750 times more iron than hedge mustard seed - hedge mustard seed has 0.11mg of iron per 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both hedge mustard seeds and marjoram are high in potassium. Hedge mustard seed has 113% more potassium than - hedge mustard seed has 2130mg of potassium per 100 grams and marjoram has 1522mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, marjoram has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than hedge mustard seed per 100 grams.
| Hedge Mustard Seeds | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 1.451 G | 3.23 G |
| Total | 1.451 G | 3.23 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, marjoram has more linoleic acid than hedge mustard seed per 100 grams.
| Hedge Mustard Seeds | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.572 G | 1.175 G |
| Total | 0.572 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: Hedge Mustard Seeds (Seeds, sisymbrium sp. seeds, whole, dried) and Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) .
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FAQ
Does hedge mustard seeds or marjoram contain more calories in 100 grams?Both hedge mustard seeds and marjoram are high in calories. Hedge mustard seed has 20% more calories than marjoram - hedge mustard seed has 318 calories in 100g and marjoram has 271 calories.
Does hedge mustard seeds or marjoram have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both hedge mustard seeds and marjoram are high in carbohydrates. hedge mustard seed is very similar to hedge mustard seed for carbohydrates - hedge mustard seed has 58.3g of carbs for 100g and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
Does hedge mustard seeds or marjoram contain more calcium?
Both hedge mustard seeds and marjoram are high in calcium. Marjoram has 100% more calcium than - hedge mustard seed has 1633mg of calcium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
Does hedge mustard seeds or marjoram contain more iron?
Marjoram is an abundant source of iron and it has 750 times more iron than hedge mustard seed - hedge mustard seed has 0.11mg of iron in 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
Does hedge mustard seeds or marjoram contain more potassium?
Both hedge mustard seeds and marjoram are high in potassium. Hedge mustard seed has 110% more potassium than - hedge mustard seed has 2130mg of potassium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1522mg of potassium.