Marjoram vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Marjoram and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
marjoram
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in marjoram and pickles:
- Both pickles and marjoram are high in calcium.
- Marjoram has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, pickle contains more pantothenic acid.
- Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Marjoram is high in calories and pickle has 96% less calories than marjoram - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and marjoram has 271 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, marjoram is similar to pickles for protein, carbs and fat. Marjoram has a macronutrient ratio of 14:68:18 and for pickles, 14:67:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Marjoram | Pickles | |
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| Protein | 14% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 67% |
| Fat | 18% | 19% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Marjoram is high in carbohydrates and pickle has 96% less carbohydrates than marjoram - pickle has 2.4g 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 39 times more dietary fiber than pickle - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and marjoram has 40.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pickles and marjoram contain similar amounts of sugar - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and marjoram has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Marjoram is an excellent source of protein and it has 24 times more protein than pickle - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and marjoram has 12.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pickles and marjoram are low in saturated fat - pickle has 0.08g 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 21 times more Vitamin C than pickle - pickle has 2.3mg 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 66 times more Vitamin A than pickle - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and marjoram has 403ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Marjoram has 55 times more Vitamin E than pickle - pickle 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 34 times more Vitamin K than pickle - pickle has 17.3ug 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, pickle contains more pantothenic acid.
| Marjoram | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.289 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.316 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 4.12 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.19 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 274 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both pickles and marjoram are high in calcium. Marjoram has 33 times more calcium than pickle - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
iron
Marjoram is an excellent source of iron and it has 317 times more iron than pickle - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
potassium
Marjoram is an excellent source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg 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 | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4806 UG | 53 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1895 UG | 28 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 13 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, marjoram has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pickle per 100 grams.
| Marjoram | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 3.23 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 3.23 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, marjoram has more linoleic acid than pickle per 100 grams.
| Marjoram | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.175 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 1.175 G | 0.052 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does pickles or marjoram contain more calories in 100 grams?Marjoram is high in calories and pickle has 100% less calories than marjoram - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and marjoram has 271 calories.
Does pickles or marjoram have more carbohydrates?
By weight, marjoram is high in carbohydrates and pickle has 100% fewer carbohydrates than marjoram - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
Does pickles or marjoram contain more calcium?
Both pickles and marjoram are high in calcium. Marjoram has 33 times more calcium than pickle - pickle has 57mg of calcium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
Does pickles or marjoram contain more iron?
Marjoram is an abundant source of iron and it has 317 times more iron than pickle - pickle has 0.26mg of iron in 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
Does pickles or marjoram contain more potassium?
Marjoram is a rich source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg of potassium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1522mg of potassium.