Marjoram vs. Tumeric
Nutrition comparison of Marjoram and Tumeric
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
marjoram
versus
tumeric
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in marjoram and tumeric:
- Both marjoram and tumeric are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Marjoram has 71% less saturated fat than tumeric.
- Marjoram has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, tumeric contains more pantothenic acid.
- Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) and Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both marjoram and tumeric are high in calories. Tumeric has 15% more calories than marjoram - marjoram has 271 calories per 100 grams and tumeric has 312 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, marjoram is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to tumeric for carbs. Marjoram has a macronutrient ratio of 20:80:0 and for tumeric, 12:79:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Marjoram | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 79% |
| Fat | ~ | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both marjoram and tumeric are high in carbohydrates. Tumeric has 11% more carbohydrates than marjoram - marjoram has 60.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and tumeric has 67.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both marjoram and tumeric are high in dietary fiber. Marjoram has 78% more dietary fiber than tumeric - marjoram has 40.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tumeric has 22.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Marjoram and tumeric contain similar amounts of sugar - marjoram has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and tumeric has 3.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both marjoram and tumeric are high in protein. Marjoram has 31% more protein than tumeric - marjoram has 12.7g of protein per 100 grams and tumeric has 9.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Marjoram has 71% less saturated fat than tumeric - marjoram has 0.53g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tumeric has 1.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both tumeric and marjoram are low in trans fat - tumeric has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and marjoram does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 72 times more Vitamin C than tumeric - marjoram has 51.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tumeric has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than tumeric - marjoram has 403ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tumeric does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tumeric has 162% more Vitamin E than marjoram - marjoram has 1.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tumeric has 4.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 45 times more Vitamin K than tumeric - marjoram has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tumeric has 13.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Marjoram has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, tumeric contains more pantothenic acid.
| Marjoram | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.289 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.316 MG | 0.15 MG |
| Niacin | 4.12 MG | 1.35 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.542 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.19 MG | 0.107 MG |
| Folate | 274 UG | 20 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both marjoram and tumeric are high in calcium. Marjoram has 10 times more calcium than tumeric - marjoram has 1990mg of calcium per 100 grams and tumeric has 168mg of calcium.
iron
Both marjoram and tumeric are high in iron. Marjoram has 50% more iron than tumeric - marjoram has 82.7mg of iron per 100 grams and tumeric has 55mg of iron.
potassium
Both marjoram and tumeric are high in potassium. Tumeric has 108% more potassium than - marjoram has 1522mg of potassium per 100 grams and tumeric has 2080mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, marjoram has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tumeric per 100 grams.
| Marjoram | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 3.23 G | 0.084 G |
| Total | 3.23 G | 0.084 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both marjoram and tumeric contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Marjoram | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.175 G | 0.672 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.081 G |
| Total | 1.175 G | 0.753 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 tumeric contain more calories in 100 grams?Both marjoram and tumeric are high in calories. Tumeric has 20% more calories than marjoram - marjoram has 271 calories in 100g and tumeric has 312 calories.
Does marjoram or tumeric have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both marjoram and tumeric are high in carbohydrates. tumeric has 10% more carbohydrates than marjoram - marjoram has 60.6g of carbs for 100g and tumeric has 67.1g of carbohydrates.
Does marjoram or tumeric contain more calcium?
Both marjoram and tumeric are high in calcium. Marjoram has 10 times more calcium than tumeric - marjoram has 1990mg of calcium in 100 grams and tumeric has 168mg of calcium.
Does marjoram or tumeric contain more iron?
Both marjoram and tumeric are high in iron. Marjoram has 50% more iron than tumeric - marjoram has 82.7mg of iron in 100 grams and tumeric has 55mg of iron.
Does marjoram or tumeric contain more potassium?
Both marjoram and tumeric are high in potassium. Tumeric has 110% more potassium than - marjoram has 1522mg of potassium in 100 grams and tumeric has 2080mg of potassium.