Marjoram vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Marjoram and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
marjoram
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in marjoram and paprika:
- Both marjoram and paprika are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Marjoram has 60% less sugar than paprika.
- Marjoram has 75% less saturated fat than paprika.
- Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
- Paprika has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, marjoram contains more folate.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both marjoram and paprika are high in calories. Marjoram is very similar to marjoram for calories - marjoram has 271 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, marjoram is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to paprika for protein. Marjoram has a macronutrient ratio of 14:68:18 and for paprika, 15:56:30 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Marjoram | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 56% |
| Fat | 18% | 30% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both marjoram and paprika are high in carbohydrates. Marjoram has 12% more carbohydrates than paprika - marjoram has 60.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both marjoram and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Marjoram has 15% more dietary fiber than paprika - marjoram has 40.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Marjoram has 60% less sugar than paprika - marjoram has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both marjoram and paprika are high in protein. Marjoram is very similar to marjoram for protein - marjoram has 12.7g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Marjoram has 75% less saturated fat than paprika - marjoram has 0.53g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 56 times more Vitamin C than paprika - marjoram has 51.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both marjoram and paprika are high in Vitamin A. Paprika has 511% more Vitamin A than marjoram - marjoram has 403ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 16 times more Vitamin E than marjoram - marjoram has 1.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 674% more Vitamin K than paprika - marjoram has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, marjoram contains more folate. Both marjoram and paprika contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Marjoram | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.289 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.316 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 4.12 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.19 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 274 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both marjoram and paprika are high in calcium. Marjoram has 769% more calcium than paprika - marjoram has 1990mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Both marjoram and paprika are high in iron. Marjoram has 291% more iron than paprika - marjoram has 82.7mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both marjoram and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 128% more potassium than - marjoram has 1522mg of potassium per 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg 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,
| Marjoram | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4806 UG | 26162 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1895 UG | 18944 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 595 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, marjoram has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than paprika per 100 grams.
| Marjoram | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 3.23 G | 0.453 G |
| Total | 3.23 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than marjoram per 100 grams.
| Marjoram | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.175 G | 7.314 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.047 G |
| Total | 1.175 G | 7.361 G |
Customize your serving size
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Marjoram 100g
(
100 g
)
|
Daily Values (%) |
Paprika 100g
(
100 g
)
|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 271KCAL 14% |
|
5% | calories | 4% |
|
282KCAL 14% | |
| 61G 24% |
|
13% | carbohydrates | 5% |
|
54G 22% | |
| 40G 161% |
|
14% | dietary fiber | 5% |
|
35G 140% | |
| 4.1G | 5% | sugar | 144% | 10G | |||
| 7G 11% |
|
5% | total fat | 86% |
|
13G 20% | |
| 0.53G 3% |
|
5% | saturated fat | 296% |
|
2.1G 12% | |
| 0.94G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 81% | 1.7G | |||
| 4.4G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 77% | 7.8G | |||
| 77MG 5% |
|
13% | sodium | 5% |
|
68MG 5% | |
| 5% | Vitamins and Minerals | 5% | |||||
| 403UG 58% |
|
5% | Vitamin A | 511% |
|
2463UG 352% | |
| 51MG 69% |
|
>999% | Vitamin C | 5% |
|
0.9MG 1% | |
| 1990MG 199% |
|
769% | calcium | 5% |
|
229MG 23% | |
| 83MG 460% |
|
295% | iron | 5% |
|
21MG 117% | |
| 346MG 112% |
|
94% | magnesium | 5% |
|
178MG 57% | |
| 1522MG 66% |
|
5% | potassium | 50% |
|
2280MG 99% | |
| 0.29MG 26% |
|
5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 14% |
|
0.33MG 30% | |
| 0.32MG 29% |
|
5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 275% |
|
1.2MG 112% | |
| 4.1MG 29% |
|
5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 144% |
|
10MG 72% | |
| 1.2MG 92% |
|
5% | Vitamin B6 | 75% |
|
2.1MG 165% | |
|
|
5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | >999% |
|
2.5MG 50% | ||
| 274UG 69% |
|
459% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
|
49UG 12% | |
| 1.7MG 11% |
|
5% | Vitamin E | >999% |
|
29MG 194% | |
| 622UG 691% |
|
677% | Vitamin K | 5% |
|
80UG 89% | |
| 13G 25% |
|
5% | protein | 8% |
|
14G 28% | |
| 44MG 10% |
|
5% | choline | 18% |
|
52MG 12% | |
| 1.1MG 94% |
|
55% | copper | 5% |
|
0.71MG 59% | |
| 5.4MG 302% |
|
237% | manganese | 5% |
|
1.6MG 88% | |
| 306MG 44% |
|
5% | phosphorus | 3% |
|
314MG 45% | |
| 4.5UG 8% |
|
5% | selenium | 40% |
|
6.3UG 12% | |
| 3.6MG 45% |
|
5% | zinc | 19% |
|
4.3MG 54% | |
| 7.6G | 5% | Water | 45% | 11G | |||
NO SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS (either food): Starch, Alcohol, chlorine, chromium, fluoride, iodine, molybdenum, Vitamin D, biotin (Vit B7), Vitamin B12, cholesterol, trans fat. |
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FAQ
Does marjoram or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Both marjoram and paprika are high in calories. Marjoram is quite similar to marjoram for calories - marjoram has 271 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does marjoram or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both marjoram and paprika are high in carbohydrates. marjoram has 10% more carbohydrates than paprika - marjoram has 60.6g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does marjoram or paprika contain more calcium?
Both marjoram and paprika are high in calcium. Marjoram has 770% more calcium than paprika - marjoram has 1990mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does marjoram or paprika contain more iron?
Both marjoram and paprika are high in iron. Marjoram has 290% more iron than paprika - marjoram has 82.7mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does marjoram or paprika contain more potassium?
Both marjoram and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 130% more potassium than - marjoram has 1522mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.