Cayenne Pepper vs. Marjoram
Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Marjoram
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cayenne pepper
versus
marjoram
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and marjoram:
- Both marjoram and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cayenne pepper has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, marjoram contains more folate.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E.
- Marjoram has 5.1 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
- Marjoram has 60% less sugar than cayenne pepper.
- Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both marjoram and cayenne pepper are high in calories. Cayenne pepper has 17% more calories than marjoram - marjoram has 271 calories per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cayenne pepper is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to marjoram per calorie. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for marjoram, 20:80:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cayenne Pepper | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 80% |
| Fat | 36% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both marjoram and cayenne pepper are high in carbohydrates. Marjoram has a little more carbohydrates (7%) than cayenne pepper by weight - marjoram has 60.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both marjoram and cayenne pepper are high in dietary fiber. Marjoram has 48% more dietary fiber than cayenne pepper - marjoram has 40.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Marjoram has 60% less sugar than cayenne pepper - marjoram has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both marjoram and cayenne pepper are high in protein. Marjoram has a little more protein (5%) than cayenne pepper by weight - marjoram has 12.7g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Marjoram has 5.1 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - marjoram has 0.53g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both marjoram and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin C. Cayenne pepper has 49% more Vitamin C than marjoram - marjoram has 51.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both marjoram and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin A. Cayenne pepper has 416% more Vitamin A than marjoram - marjoram has 403ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 16 times more Vitamin E than marjoram - marjoram has 1.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 674% more Vitamin K than cayenne pepper - marjoram has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, marjoram contains more folate. Both cayenne pepper and marjoram contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Cayenne Pepper | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.328 MG | 0.289 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.919 MG | 0.316 MG |
| Niacin | 8.701 MG | 4.12 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45 MG | 1.19 MG |
| Folate | 106 UG | 274 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both marjoram and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Marjoram has 12 times more calcium than cayenne pepper - marjoram has 1990mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
iron
Both marjoram and cayenne pepper are high in iron. Marjoram has 960% more iron than cayenne pepper - marjoram has 82.7mg of iron per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both marjoram and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 102% more potassium than - marjoram has 1522mg of potassium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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,
| Cayenne Pepper | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 21840 UG | 4806 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 13157 UG | 1895 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, marjoram has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cayenne pepper per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.66 G | 3.23 G |
| Total | 0.66 G | 3.23 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than marjoram per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 7.71 G | 1.175 G |
| Total | 7.71 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: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) .
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FAQ
Does marjoram or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Both marjoram and cayenne pepper are high in calories. Cayenne pepper has 20% more calories than marjoram - marjoram has 271 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
Does marjoram or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both marjoram and cayenne pepper are high in carbohydrates. marjoram has a little more carbohydrates ( 10%) than cayenne pepper by weight - marjoram has 60.6g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
Does marjoram or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Both marjoram and cayenne pepper are high in calcium. Marjoram has 12 times more calcium than cayenne pepper - marjoram has 1990mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
Does marjoram or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Both marjoram and cayenne pepper are high in iron. Marjoram has 960% more iron than cayenne pepper - marjoram has 82.7mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
Does marjoram or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Both marjoram and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 100% more potassium than - marjoram has 1522mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.