Marjoram vs. Chives
Nutrition comparison of Marjoram and Chives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
marjoram
versus
chives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in marjoram and chives:
- Both chives and marjoram are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Marjoram has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chive contains more pantothenic acid.
- Marjoram is an excellent source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Marjoram is high in calories and chive has 89% less calories than marjoram - chive has 30 calories per 100 grams and marjoram has 271 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, marjoram is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to chives for fat. Marjoram has a macronutrient ratio of 20:80:0 and for chives, 50:50:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Marjoram | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 50% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Marjoram is high in carbohydrates and chive has 93% less carbohydrates than marjoram - chive has 4.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chives and marjoram are high in dietary fiber. Marjoram has 15 times more dietary fiber than chive - chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and marjoram has 40.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chives and marjoram contain similar amounts of sugar - chive has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and marjoram has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Marjoram is an excellent source of protein and it has 287% more protein than chive - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and marjoram has 12.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chives and marjoram are low in saturated fat - chive has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and marjoram has 0.53g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both chives and marjoram are high in Vitamin C. Chive has 13% more Vitamin C than marjoram - chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and marjoram has 51.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both chives and marjoram are high in Vitamin A. Marjoram has 85% more Vitamin A than chive - chive has 218ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and marjoram has 403ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Marjoram has 705% more Vitamin E than chive - chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and marjoram has 1.7mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both chives and marjoram are high in Vitamin K. Marjoram has 192% more Vitamin K than chive - chive has 212.7ug 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, chive contains more pantothenic acid.
| Marjoram | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.289 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.316 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Niacin | 4.12 MG | 0.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.19 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 274 UG | 105 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chives and marjoram are high in calcium. Marjoram has 20 times more calcium than chive - chive has 92mg of calcium per 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
iron
Marjoram is an excellent source of iron and it has 50 times more iron than chive - chive has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both chives and marjoram are high in potassium. Marjoram has 414% more potassium than chive - chive has 296mg 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, marjoram has more apigenin than chive per 100 grams, however, chive contains more isorhamnetin, kaempferol and quercetin than marjoram per 100 grams.
| Marjoram | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 3.5 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.15 mg |
| isorhamnetin | ~ | 6.75 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 10.0 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 4.77 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, both marjoram and chives contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Marjoram | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4806 UG | 2612 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1895 UG | 323 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, marjoram has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chive per 100 grams.
| Marjoram | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 3.23 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 3.23 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, marjoram has more linoleic acid than chive per 100 grams.
| Marjoram | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.175 G | 0.252 G |
| Total | 1.175 G | 0.252 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 chives or marjoram contain more calories in 100 grams?Marjoram is high in calories and chive has 90% less calories than marjoram - chive has 30 calories in 100g and marjoram has 271 calories.
Is chives or marjoram better for protein?
Marjoram is a fantastic source of protein and it has 290% more protein than chive - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and marjoram has 12.7g of protein.
Does chives or marjoram have more carbohydrates?
By weight, marjoram is high in carbohydrates and chive has 90% fewer carbohydrates than marjoram - chive has 4.4g of carbs for 100g and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
Does chives or marjoram contain more calcium?
Both chives and marjoram are high in calcium. Marjoram has 20 times more calcium than chive - chive has 92mg of calcium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
Does chives or marjoram contain more iron?
Marjoram is an abundant source of iron and it has 50 times more iron than chive - chive has 1.6mg of iron in 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
Does chives or marjoram contain more potassium?
Both chives and marjoram are high in potassium. Marjoram has 410% more potassium than chive - chive has 296mg of potassium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1522mg of potassium.