Marjoram vs. Thyme
Nutrition comparison of Marjoram and Thyme
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
marjoram
versus
thyme
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in marjoram and thyme:
- Both marjoram and thyme are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Marjoram has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, thyme contains more pantothenic acid.
- Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin K and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both marjoram and thyme are high in calories. Marjoram has 168% more calories than thyme - marjoram has 271 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, marjoram is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to thyme for fat. Marjoram has a macronutrient ratio of 20:80:0 and for thyme, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Marjoram | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 100% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Marjoram is high in carbohydrates and thyme has 60% less carbohydrates than marjoram - marjoram has 60.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both marjoram and thyme are high in dietary fiber. Marjoram has 188% more dietary fiber than thyme - marjoram has 40.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Thyme has less sugar than marjoram - marjoram has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Marjoram is an excellent source of protein and it has 128% more protein than thyme - marjoram has 12.7g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both marjoram and thyme are low in saturated fat - marjoram has 0.53g of saturated fat per 100 grams and thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both marjoram and thyme are high in Vitamin C. Thyme has 211% more Vitamin C than marjoram - marjoram has 51.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and thyme has 160.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both marjoram and thyme are high in Vitamin A. Marjoram has 69% more Vitamin A than thyme - marjoram has 403ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Marjoram has more Vitamin E than thyme - marjoram has 1.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than thyme - marjoram has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Marjoram has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, thyme contains more pantothenic acid. Both marjoram and thyme contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Marjoram | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.289 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.316 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Niacin | 4.12 MG | 1.824 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.409 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.19 MG | 0.348 MG |
| Folate | 274 UG | 45 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both marjoram and thyme are high in calcium. Marjoram has 391% more calcium than thyme - marjoram has 1990mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Both marjoram and thyme are high in iron. Marjoram has 374% more iron than thyme - marjoram has 82.7mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both marjoram and thyme are high in potassium. Marjoram has 150% more potassium than thyme - marjoram has 1522mg of potassium per 100 grams and thyme has 609mg 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, both marjoram and thyme contain significant amounts of apigenin.
| Marjoram | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 3.5 mg | 2.5 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 45.25 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 thyme contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Marjoram | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4806 UG | 2851 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 thyme per 100 grams.
| Marjoram | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 3.23 G | 0.447 G |
| Total | 3.23 G | 0.447 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, marjoram has more linoleic acid than thyme per 100 grams.
| Marjoram | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.175 G | 0.085 G |
| Total | 1.175 G | 0.085 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 marjoram or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Both marjoram and thyme are high in calories. Marjoram has 170% more calories than thyme - marjoram has 271 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does marjoram or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, marjoram is high in carbohydrates and thyme has 60% fewer carbohydrates than marjoram - marjoram has 60.6g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does marjoram or thyme contain more calcium?
Both marjoram and thyme are high in calcium. Marjoram has 390% more calcium than thyme - marjoram has 1990mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does marjoram or thyme contain more iron?
Both marjoram and thyme are high in iron. Marjoram has 370% more iron than thyme - marjoram has 82.7mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does marjoram or thyme contain more potassium?
Both marjoram and thyme are high in potassium. Marjoram has 150% more potassium than thyme - marjoram has 1522mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.