Marjoram vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Marjoram and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
marjoram
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in marjoram and parsley:
- Both parsley and marjoram are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Marjoram has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, parsley contains more pantothenic acid.
- Marjoram is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Marjoram is high in calories and parsley has 87% less calories than marjoram - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and marjoram has 271 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, marjoram is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to parsley for carbs. Marjoram has a macronutrient ratio of 14:70:16 and for parsley, 33:67:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Marjoram | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 70% | 67% |
| Fat | 16% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Marjoram is high in carbohydrates and parsley has 90% less carbohydrates than marjoram - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both parsley and marjoram are high in dietary fiber. Marjoram has 11 times more dietary fiber than parsley - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and marjoram has 40.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley and marjoram contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and marjoram has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Marjoram is an excellent source of protein and it has 326% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and marjoram has 12.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parsley and marjoram are low in saturated fat - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and marjoram has 0.53g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both parsley and marjoram are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 159% more Vitamin C than marjoram - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and marjoram has 51.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both parsley and marjoram are high in Vitamin A. Parsley has a little more Vitamin A (4%) than marjoram by weight - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and marjoram has 403ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Parsley and marjoram contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and marjoram has 1.7mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both parsley and marjoram are high in Vitamin K. Parsley has 164% more Vitamin K than marjoram - parsley has 1640ug 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, parsley contains more pantothenic acid. Both marjoram and parsley contain significant amounts of folate.
| Marjoram | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.289 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.316 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 4.12 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.19 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 274 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both parsley and marjoram are high in calcium. Marjoram has 13 times more calcium than parsley - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
iron
Both parsley and marjoram are high in iron. Marjoram has 12 times more iron than parsley - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both parsley and marjoram are high in potassium. Marjoram has 175% more potassium than parsley - parsley has 554mg 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 | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 3.5 mg | 215.46 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 1.09 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 1.49 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 14.84 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 0.28 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 parsley contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Marjoram | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4806 UG | 5054 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1895 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, marjoram has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Marjoram | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 3.23 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 3.23 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, marjoram has more linoleic acid than parsley per 100 grams.
| Marjoram | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.175 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 1.175 G | 0.115 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 parsley or marjoram contain more calories in 100 grams?Marjoram is high in calories and parsley has 90% less calories than marjoram - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and marjoram has 271 calories.
Is parsley or marjoram better for protein?
Marjoram is a fantastic source of protein and it has 330% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and marjoram has 12.7g of protein.
Does parsley or marjoram have more carbohydrates?
By weight, marjoram is high in carbohydrates and parsley has 90% fewer carbohydrates than marjoram - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or marjoram contain more calcium?
Both parsley and marjoram are high in calcium. Marjoram has 13 times more calcium than parsley - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
Does parsley or marjoram contain more iron?
Both parsley and marjoram are high in iron. Marjoram has 12 times more iron than parsley - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
Does parsley or marjoram contain more potassium?
Both parsley and marjoram are high in potassium. Marjoram has 180% more potassium than parsley - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1522mg of potassium.