Mushroom vs. Marjoram
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Marjoram
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
marjoram
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and marjoram:
- Both marjoram and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Marjoram has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Marjoram is high in calories and mushroom has 92% less calories than marjoram - marjoram has 271 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to marjoram per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:10 and for marjoram, 14:68:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Marjoram | |
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| Protein | 44% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 68% |
| Fat | 10% | 18% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Marjoram is high in carbohydrates and mushroom has 95% less carbohydrates than marjoram - marjoram has 60.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Marjoram is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 39 times more dietary fiber than mushroom - marjoram has 40.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Marjoram and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - marjoram has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Marjoram is an excellent source of protein and it has 310% more protein than mushroom - marjoram has 12.7g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both marjoram and mushroom are low in saturated fat - marjoram has 0.53g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 23 times more Vitamin C than mushroom - marjoram has 51.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than mushroom - marjoram has 403ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than marjoram - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and marjoram does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Marjoram has 168 times more Vitamin E than mushroom - marjoram has 1.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than mushroom - marjoram has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Marjoram has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both mushroom and marjoram contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Mushroom | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.289 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.316 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 4.12 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 1.19 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 274 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Marjoram is an excellent source of calcium and it has 662 times more calcium than mushroom - marjoram has 1990mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Marjoram is an excellent source of iron and it has 164 times more iron than mushroom - marjoram has 82.7mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both marjoram and mushroom are high in potassium. Marjoram has 379% more potassium than mushroom - marjoram has 1522mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, marjoram has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Mushroom | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 1.175 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 1.175 G |
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FAQ
Does marjoram or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Marjoram is high in calories and mushroom has 90% less calories than marjoram - marjoram has 271 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is marjoram or mushroom better for protein?
Marjoram is a fantastic source of protein and it has 310% more protein than mushroom - marjoram has 12.7g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does marjoram or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, marjoram is high in carbohydrates and mushroom has 100% fewer carbohydrates than marjoram - marjoram has 60.6g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does marjoram or mushroom contain more calcium?
Marjoram is a rich source of calcium and it has 662 times more calcium than mushroom - marjoram has 1990mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does marjoram or mushroom contain more iron?
Marjoram is an abundant source of iron and it has 164 times more iron than mushroom - marjoram has 82.7mg of iron in 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
Does marjoram or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both marjoram and mushroom are high in potassium. Marjoram has 380% more potassium than mushroom - marjoram has 1522mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.