Marjoram vs. Celery
Nutrition comparison of Marjoram and Celery
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
marjoram
versus
celery
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in marjoram and celery:
- Both celery and marjoram are high in potassium.
- Marjoram has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, celery contains more pantothenic acid.
- Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) and Celery (Celery, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Marjoram is high in calories and celery has 95% less calories than marjoram - celery has 14 calories per 100 grams and marjoram has 271 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, marjoram is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to celery for carbs. Marjoram has a macronutrient ratio of 14:70:16 and for celery, 33:67:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Marjoram | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 70% | 67% |
| Fat | 16% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Marjoram is high in carbohydrates and celery has 95% less carbohydrates than marjoram - celery has 3g of total carbs per 100 grams and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Marjoram is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 24 times more dietary fiber than celery - celery has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and marjoram has 40.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Celery and marjoram contain similar amounts of sugar - celery has 1.3g of sugar per 100 grams and marjoram has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Marjoram is an excellent source of protein and it has 17 times more protein than celery - celery has 0.69g of protein per 100 grams and marjoram has 12.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both celery and marjoram are low in saturated fat - celery has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and marjoram has 0.53g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 15 times more Vitamin C than celery - celery has 3.1mg 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 17 times more Vitamin A than celery - celery has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and marjoram has 403ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Marjoram has 526% more Vitamin E than celery - celery has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and marjoram has 1.7mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 20 times more Vitamin K than celery - celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and marjoram has 621.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Marjoram has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, celery contains more pantothenic acid.
| Marjoram | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.289 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.316 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 4.12 MG | 0.32 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.246 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.19 MG | 0.074 MG |
| Folate | 274 UG | 36 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Marjoram is an excellent source of calcium and it has 48 times more calcium than celery - celery has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
iron
Marjoram is an excellent source of iron and it has 412 times more iron than celery - celery has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both celery and marjoram are high in potassium. Marjoram has 485% more potassium than celery - celery has 260mg of potassium per 100 grams and marjoram has 1522mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, both marjoram and celery contain significant amounts of apigenin.
| Marjoram | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 3.5 mg | 2.85 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 1.05 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.22 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 0.39 mg |
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,
| Marjoram | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4806 UG | 270 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1895 UG | 283 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, marjoram has more linoleic acid than celery per 100 grams.
| Marjoram | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.175 G | 0.079 G |
| Total | 1.175 G | 0.079 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 celery or marjoram contain more calories in 100 grams?Marjoram is high in calories and celery has 100% less calories than marjoram - celery has 14 calories in 100g and marjoram has 271 calories.
Is celery or marjoram better for protein?
Marjoram is a fantastic source of protein and it has 17 times more protein than celery - celery has 0.69g of protein per 100 grams and marjoram has 12.7g of protein.
Does celery or marjoram have more carbohydrates?
By weight, marjoram is high in carbohydrates and celery has 100% fewer carbohydrates than marjoram - celery has 3g of carbs for 100g and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
Does celery or marjoram contain more calcium?
Marjoram is a rich source of calcium and it has 48 times more calcium than celery - celery has 40mg of calcium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
Does celery or marjoram contain more iron?
Marjoram is an abundant source of iron and it has 412 times more iron than celery - celery has 0.2mg of iron in 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
Does celery or marjoram contain more potassium?
Both celery and marjoram are high in potassium. Marjoram has 490% more potassium than celery - celery has 260mg of potassium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1522mg of potassium.