Passion Fruit vs. Marjoram
Nutrition comparison of Passion Fruit and Marjoram
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
passion fruit
versus
marjoram
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in passion fruit and marjoram:
- Both passion fruit and marjoram are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Marjoram has 63% less sugar than passion fruit.
- Marjoram has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Passion Fruit (Passion-fruit, (granadilla), purple, 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 passion fruit has 64% less calories than marjoram - passion fruit has 97 calories per 100 grams and marjoram has 271 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, passion fruit is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to marjoram per calorie. Passion fruit has a macronutrient ratio of 8:86:6 and for marjoram, 20:80:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Passion Fruit | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 80% |
| Fat | 6% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Marjoram is high in carbohydrates and passion fruit has 61% less carbohydrates than marjoram - passion fruit has 23.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both passion fruit and marjoram are high in dietary fiber. Marjoram has 288% more dietary fiber than passion fruit - passion fruit has 10.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and marjoram has 40.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Marjoram has 63% less sugar than passion fruit - passion fruit has 11.2g of sugar per 100 grams and marjoram has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Marjoram is an excellent source of protein and it has 475% more protein than passion fruit - passion fruit has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and marjoram has 12.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both passion fruit and marjoram are low in saturated fat - passion fruit has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and marjoram has 0.53g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both passion fruit and marjoram are high in Vitamin C. Marjoram has 71% more Vitamin C than passion fruit - passion fruit has 30mg 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 530% more Vitamin A than passion fruit - passion fruit has 64ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and marjoram has 403ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Marjoram has 83 times more Vitamin E than passion fruit - passion fruit has 0.02mg 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 887 times more Vitamin K than passion fruit - passion fruit has 0.7ug 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.
| Passion Fruit | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.289 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.316 MG |
| Niacin | 1.5 MG | 4.12 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 MG | 1.19 MG |
| Folate | 14 UG | 274 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Marjoram is an excellent source of calcium and it has 164 times more calcium than passion fruit - passion fruit has 12mg 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 passion fruit - passion fruit has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both passion fruit and marjoram are high in potassium. Marjoram has 337% more potassium than passion fruit - passion fruit has 348mg of potassium per 100 grams and marjoram has 1522mg 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,
| Passion Fruit | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 743 UG | 4806 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1895 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, marjoram has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than passion fruit per 100 grams.
| Passion Fruit | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 3.23 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 3.23 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, marjoram has more linoleic acid than passion fruit per 100 grams.
| Passion Fruit | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.41 G | 1.175 G |
| Total | 0.41 G | 1.175 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Passion Fruit (Passion-fruit, (granadilla), purple, raw) and Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) .
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FAQ
Does passion fruit or marjoram contain more calories in 100 grams?Marjoram is high in calories and passion fruit has 60% less calories than marjoram - passion fruit has 97 calories in 100g and marjoram has 271 calories.
Does passion fruit or marjoram have more carbohydrates?
By weight, marjoram is high in carbohydrates and passion fruit has 60% fewer carbohydrates than marjoram - passion fruit has 23.4g of carbs for 100g and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
Does passion fruit or marjoram contain more calcium?
Marjoram is a rich source of calcium and it has 164 times more calcium than passion fruit - passion fruit has 12mg of calcium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
Does passion fruit or marjoram contain more iron?
Marjoram is an abundant source of iron and it has 50 times more iron than passion fruit - passion fruit has 1.6mg of iron in 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
Does passion fruit or marjoram contain more potassium?
Both passion fruit and marjoram are high in potassium. Marjoram has 340% more potassium than passion fruit - passion fruit has 348mg of potassium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1522mg of potassium.