Oyster vs. Marjoram
Nutrition comparison of Oyster and Marjoram
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster
versus
marjoram
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster and marjoram:
- Both marjoram and oyster are high in calcium and iron.
- Marjoram has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, oyster contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, 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 oyster has 78% less calories than marjoram - marjoram has 271 calories per 100 grams and oyster has 59 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to marjoram per calorie. Oyster has a macronutrient ratio of 36:39:25 and for marjoram, 14:68:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 39% | 68% |
| Fat | 25% | 18% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Marjoram is high in carbohydrates and oyster has 91% less carbohydrates than marjoram - marjoram has 60.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Marjoram is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than oyster - marjoram has 40.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Oyster has less sugar than marjoram - marjoram has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Marjoram is an excellent source of protein and it has 143% more protein than oyster - marjoram has 12.7g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both marjoram and oyster are low in saturated fat - marjoram has 0.53g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oyster has 0.44g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Marjoram has less cholesterol than oyster - oyster has 25mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and marjoram does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 994% more Vitamin C than oyster - marjoram has 51.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster has 4.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 49 times more Vitamin A than oyster - marjoram has 403ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oyster has 8ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Marjoram has more Vitamin E than oyster - marjoram has 1.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than oyster - marjoram has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Marjoram has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, oyster contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
| Oyster | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.105 MG | 0.289 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | 0.316 MG |
| Niacin | 1.267 MG | 4.12 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.157 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 1.19 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 274 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 16.2 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both marjoram and oyster are high in calcium. Marjoram has 44 times more calcium than oyster - marjoram has 1990mg of calcium per 100 grams and oyster has 44mg of calcium.
iron
Both marjoram and oyster are high in iron. Marjoram has 13 times more iron than oyster - marjoram has 82.7mg of iron per 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.
potassium
Marjoram is an excellent source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than oyster - marjoram has 1522mg of potassium per 100 grams and oyster has 124mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, marjoram has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than oyster per 100 grams, however, oyster contains more dha and epa than marjoram per 100 grams.
| Oyster | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 3.23 G |
| DHA | 0.203 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.188 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.435 G | 3.23 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, marjoram has more linoleic acid than oyster per 100 grams.
| Oyster | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 1.175 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.033 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.061 G | 1.175 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does marjoram or oyster contain more calories in 100 grams?Marjoram is high in calories and oyster has 80% less calories than marjoram - marjoram has 271 calories in 100g and oyster has 59 calories.
Is marjoram or oyster better for protein?
Marjoram is a fantastic source of protein and it has 140% more protein than oyster - marjoram has 12.7g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Does marjoram or oyster have more carbohydrates?
By weight, marjoram is high in carbohydrates and oyster has 90% fewer carbohydrates than marjoram - marjoram has 60.6g of carbs for 100g and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
Does marjoram or oyster contain more calcium?
Both marjoram and oyster are high in calcium. Marjoram has 44 times more calcium than oyster - marjoram has 1990mg of calcium in 100 grams and oyster has 44mg of calcium.
Does marjoram or oyster contain more iron?
Both marjoram and oyster are high in iron. Marjoram has 13 times more iron than oyster - marjoram has 82.7mg of iron in 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.
Does marjoram or oyster contain more potassium?
Marjoram is a rich source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than oyster - marjoram has 1522mg of potassium in 100 grams and oyster has 124mg of potassium.