Marjoram vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Marjoram and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
marjoram
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in marjoram and scallion:
- Both scallion and marjoram are high in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Marjoram has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, scallion contains more pantothenic acid.
- Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin A, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Marjoram is high in calories and scallion has 88% less calories than marjoram - scallion has 32 calories per 100 grams and marjoram has 271 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, marjoram is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to scallion per calorie. Marjoram has a macronutrient ratio of 14:70:16 and for scallion, 20:80:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Marjoram | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 70% | 80% |
| Fat | 16% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Marjoram is high in carbohydrates and scallion has 88% less carbohydrates than marjoram - scallion has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both scallion and marjoram are high in dietary fiber. Marjoram has 14 times more dietary fiber than scallion - scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and marjoram has 40.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Scallion and marjoram contain similar amounts of sugar - scallion has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and marjoram has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Marjoram is an excellent source of protein and it has 592% more protein than scallion - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and marjoram has 12.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both scallion and marjoram are low in saturated fat - scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and marjoram has 0.53g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both scallion and marjoram are high in Vitamin C. Marjoram has 173% more Vitamin C than scallion - scallion has 18.8mg 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 706% more Vitamin A than scallion - scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and marjoram has 403ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Scallion and marjoram contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and marjoram has 1.7mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both scallion and marjoram are high in Vitamin K. Marjoram has 200% more Vitamin K than scallion - scallion has 207ug 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, scallion contains more pantothenic acid.
| Marjoram | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.289 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.316 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 4.12 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.19 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 274 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both scallion and marjoram are high in calcium. Marjoram has 26 times more calcium than scallion - scallion has 72mg of calcium per 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
iron
Marjoram is an excellent source of iron and it has 54 times more iron than scallion - scallion has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both scallion and marjoram are high in potassium. Marjoram has 451% more potassium than scallion - scallion has 276mg 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 scallion per 100 grams, however, scallion contains more kaempferol and quercetin than marjoram per 100 grams.
| Marjoram | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 3.5 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | ~ | 1.36 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 10.68 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, both marjoram and scallion contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Marjoram | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4806 UG | 598 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1895 UG | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, marjoram has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than scallion per 100 grams.
| Marjoram | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 3.23 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 3.23 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, marjoram has more linoleic acid than scallion per 100 grams.
| Marjoram | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.175 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 1.175 G | 0.07 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 scallion or marjoram contain more calories in 100 grams?Marjoram is high in calories and scallion has 90% less calories than marjoram - scallion has 32 calories in 100g and marjoram has 271 calories.
Does scallion or marjoram have more carbohydrates?
By weight, marjoram is high in carbohydrates and scallion has 90% fewer carbohydrates than marjoram - scallion has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
Does scallion or marjoram contain more calcium?
Both scallion and marjoram are high in calcium. Marjoram has 26 times more calcium than scallion - scallion has 72mg of calcium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
Does scallion or marjoram contain more iron?
Marjoram is an abundant source of iron and it has 54 times more iron than scallion - scallion has 1.5mg of iron in 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
Does scallion or marjoram contain more potassium?
Both scallion and marjoram are high in potassium. Marjoram has 450% more potassium than scallion - scallion has 276mg of potassium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1522mg of potassium.