Sesame Seeds vs. Marjoram
Nutrition comparison of Sesame Seeds and Marjoram
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sesame seeds
versus
marjoram
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sesame seeds and marjoram:
- Both sesame seeds and marjoram are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
- Sesame seed has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, marjoram contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) and Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both sesame seeds and marjoram are high in calories. Sesame seed has 108% more calories than marjoram - sesame seed has 565 calories per 100 grams and marjoram has 271 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sesame seeds is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to marjoram for protein. Sesame seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:17:72 and for marjoram, 14:70:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sesame Seeds | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 17% | 70% |
| Fat | 72% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Marjoram is high in carbohydrates and sesame seed has 57% less carbohydrates than marjoram - sesame seed has 25.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both sesame seeds and marjoram are high in dietary fiber. Marjoram has 188% more dietary fiber than sesame seed - sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and marjoram has 40.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sesame seed has less sugar than marjoram - marjoram has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both sesame seeds and marjoram are high in protein. Sesame seed has 34% more protein than marjoram - sesame seed has 17g of protein per 100 grams and marjoram has 12.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sesame seed is high in saturated fat and marjoram has 92% less saturated fat than sesame seed - sesame seed has 6.7g 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 more Vitamin C than sesame seed - marjoram has 51.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than sesame seed - marjoram has 403ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Marjoram has more Vitamin E than sesame seed - marjoram has 1.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than sesame seed - marjoram has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sesame seed has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, marjoram contains more folate. Both sesame seeds and marjoram contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Sesame Seeds | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.803 MG | 0.289 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.251 MG | 0.316 MG |
| Niacin | 4.581 MG | 4.12 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.051 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.802 MG | 1.19 MG |
| Folate | 98 UG | 274 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both sesame seeds and marjoram are high in calcium. Marjoram has 101% more calcium than sesame seed - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium per 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
iron
Both sesame seeds and marjoram are high in iron. Marjoram has 460% more iron than sesame seed - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron per 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both sesame seeds and marjoram are high in potassium. Marjoram has 220% more potassium than sesame seed - sesame seed has 475mg 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 sesame seed per 100 grams.
| Sesame Seeds | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.363 G | 3.23 G |
| Total | 0.363 G | 3.23 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame seed has more linoleic acid than marjoram per 100 grams.
| Sesame Seeds | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 20.654 G | 1.175 G |
| Total | 20.654 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: Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) and Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) .
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FAQ
Does sesame seeds or marjoram contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sesame seeds and marjoram are high in calories. Sesame seed has 110% more calories than marjoram - sesame seed has 565 calories in 100g and marjoram has 271 calories.
Does sesame seeds or marjoram have more carbohydrates?
By weight, marjoram is high in carbohydrates and sesame seed has 60% fewer carbohydrates than marjoram - sesame seed has 25.7g of carbs for 100g and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
Does sesame seeds or marjoram contain more calcium?
Both sesame seeds and marjoram are high in calcium. Marjoram has 100% more calcium than sesame seed - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
Does sesame seeds or marjoram contain more iron?
Both sesame seeds and marjoram are high in iron. Marjoram has 460% more iron than sesame seed - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron in 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
Does sesame seeds or marjoram contain more potassium?
Both sesame seeds and marjoram are high in potassium. Marjoram has 220% more potassium than sesame seed - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1522mg of potassium.