Black Pepper vs. Marjoram
Nutrition comparison of Black Pepper and Marjoram
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black pepper
versus
marjoram
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black pepper and marjoram:
- Both marjoram and black pepper are high in Vitamin K, calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Marjoram has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, black pepper contains more pantothenic acid.
- Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both marjoram and black pepper are high in calories. Marjoram has a little more calories (8%) than black pepper by weight - marjoram has 271 calories per 100 grams and black pepper has 251 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black pepper is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to marjoram for carbs. Black pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for marjoram, 20:80:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Pepper | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 80% |
| Fat | 12% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both marjoram and black pepper are high in carbohydrates. Marjoram is very similar to marjoram for carbohydrates - marjoram has 60.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both marjoram and black pepper are high in dietary fiber. Marjoram has 59% more dietary fiber than black pepper - marjoram has 40.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Marjoram and black pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - marjoram has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and black pepper has 0.64g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both marjoram and black pepper are high in protein. Marjoram has 22% more protein than black pepper - marjoram has 12.7g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Marjoram and black pepper contain similar amounts of saturated fat - marjoram has 0.53g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than black pepper - marjoram has 51.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 13 times more Vitamin A than black pepper - marjoram has 403ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Marjoram and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - marjoram has 1.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both marjoram and black pepper are high in Vitamin K. Marjoram has 280% more Vitamin K than black pepper - marjoram has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Marjoram has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, black pepper contains more pantothenic acid. Both black pepper and marjoram contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Black Pepper | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.108 MG | 0.289 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.18 MG | 0.316 MG |
| Niacin | 1.143 MG | 4.12 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.399 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291 MG | 1.19 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 274 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both marjoram and black pepper are high in calcium. Marjoram has 349% more calcium than black pepper - marjoram has 1990mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
iron
Both marjoram and black pepper are high in iron. Marjoram has 752% more iron than black pepper - marjoram has 82.7mg of iron per 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both marjoram and black pepper are high in potassium. Marjoram has 52% more potassium than - marjoram has 1522mg of potassium per 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg 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,
| Black Pepper | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 310 UG | 4806 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 12 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 20 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 454 UG | 1895 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, marjoram has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than black pepper per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 3.23 G |
| Total | 0.152 G | 3.23 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both black pepper and marjoram contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Black Pepper | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.694 G | 1.175 G |
| Total | 0.694 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: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) .
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FAQ
Does marjoram or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Both marjoram and black pepper are high in calories. Marjoram has a little more calories ( 10%) than black pepper by weight - marjoram has 271 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.
Does marjoram or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both marjoram and black pepper are high in carbohydrates. marjoram is very similar to marjoram for carbohydrates - marjoram has 60.6g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
Does marjoram or black pepper contain more calcium?
Both marjoram and black pepper are high in calcium. Marjoram has 350% more calcium than black pepper - marjoram has 1990mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
Does marjoram or black pepper contain more iron?
Both marjoram and black pepper are high in iron. Marjoram has 750% more iron than black pepper - marjoram has 82.7mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
Does marjoram or black pepper contain more potassium?
Both marjoram and black pepper are high in potassium. Marjoram has 50% more potassium than - marjoram has 1522mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.