Cardamom vs. Marjoram
Nutrition comparison of Cardamom and Marjoram
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cardamom
versus
marjoram
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cardamom and marjoram:
- Both cardamom and marjoram are high in Vitamin C, calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Marjoram has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cardamom (Spices, cardamom) and Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cardamom and marjoram are high in calories. Cardamom has 15% more calories than marjoram - cardamom has 311 calories per 100 grams and marjoram has 271 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cardamom is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to marjoram for carbs. Cardamom has a macronutrient ratio of 11:77:12 and for marjoram, 20:80:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cardamom | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 77% | 80% |
| Fat | 12% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cardamom and marjoram are high in carbohydrates. Cardamom has 13% more carbohydrates than marjoram - cardamom has 68.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cardamom and marjoram are high in dietary fiber. Marjoram has 44% more dietary fiber than cardamom - cardamom has 28g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and marjoram has 40.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cardamom has less sugar than marjoram - marjoram has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cardamom does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both cardamom and marjoram are high in protein. Marjoram has 18% more protein than cardamom - cardamom has 10.8g of protein per 100 grams and marjoram has 12.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cardamom and marjoram are low in saturated fat - cardamom has 0.68g of saturated fat per 100 grams and marjoram has 0.53g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cardamom and marjoram are high in Vitamin C. Marjoram has 145% more Vitamin C than cardamom - cardamom has 21mg 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 more Vitamin A than cardamom - marjoram has 403ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cardamom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Marjoram has more Vitamin E than cardamom - marjoram has 1.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cardamom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than cardamom - marjoram has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cardamom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Marjoram has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cardamom and marjoram contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Cardamom | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.198 MG | 0.289 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | 0.316 MG |
| Niacin | 1.102 MG | 4.12 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23 MG | 1.19 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 274 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cardamom and marjoram are high in calcium. Marjoram has 420% more calcium than cardamom - cardamom has 383mg of calcium per 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
iron
Both cardamom and marjoram are high in iron. Marjoram has 492% more iron than cardamom - cardamom has 14mg of iron per 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both cardamom and marjoram are high in potassium. Marjoram has 52% more potassium than - cardamom has 1119mg 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 cardamom per 100 grams.
| Cardamom | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 3.23 G |
| Total | 0.12 G | 3.23 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, marjoram has more linoleic acid than cardamom per 100 grams.
| Cardamom | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.31 G | 1.175 G |
| Total | 0.31 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.
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FAQ
Does cardamom or marjoram contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cardamom and marjoram are high in calories. Cardamom has 20% more calories than marjoram - cardamom has 311 calories in 100g and marjoram has 271 calories.
Does cardamom or marjoram have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cardamom and marjoram are high in carbohydrates. cardamom has 10% more carbohydrates than marjoram - cardamom has 68.5g of carbs for 100g and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
Does cardamom or marjoram contain more calcium?
Both cardamom and marjoram are high in calcium. Marjoram has 420% more calcium than cardamom - cardamom has 383mg of calcium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
Does cardamom or marjoram contain more iron?
Both cardamom and marjoram are high in iron. Marjoram has 490% more iron than cardamom - cardamom has 14mg of iron in 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
Does cardamom or marjoram contain more potassium?
Both cardamom and marjoram are high in potassium. Marjoram has 50% more potassium than - cardamom has 1119mg of potassium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1522mg of potassium.