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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cayenne pepper and marjoram is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 carbs, heavier in fat and similar to marjoram for protein. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for marjoram, 14:68:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cayenne Pepper Marjoram
Protein 11% 14%
Carbohydrates 53% 68%
Fat 36% 18%
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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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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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.