White Bread vs. Marjoram
Nutrition comparison of White Bread and Marjoram
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
white bread
versus
marjoram
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white bread and marjoram:
- Both white bread and marjoram are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and potassium.
- White bread has more pantothenic acid, however, marjoram contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) and Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both white bread and marjoram are high in calories. Marjoram has 14% more calories than white bread - white bread has 238 calories per 100 grams and marjoram has 271 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, white bread is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to marjoram for protein. White bread has a macronutrient ratio of 18:74:8 and for marjoram, 20:80:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| White Bread | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 80% |
| Fat | 8% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both white bread and marjoram are high in carbohydrates. Marjoram has 38% more carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both white bread and marjoram are high in dietary fiber. Marjoram has 338% more dietary fiber than white bread - white bread has 9.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and marjoram has 40.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
White bread and marjoram contain similar amounts of sugar - white bread has 5g of sugar per 100 grams and marjoram has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both white bread and marjoram are high in protein. Marjoram has 19% more protein than white bread - white bread has 10.7g of protein per 100 grams and marjoram has 12.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both white bread and marjoram are low in saturated fat - white bread has 0.63g of saturated fat per 100 grams and marjoram has 0.53g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both white bread and marjoram are low in trans fat - white bread has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and marjoram does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than white bread - marjoram has 51.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Marjoram is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than white bread - marjoram has 403ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
White bread and marjoram contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - white bread has 0.38mg 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 79 times more Vitamin K than white bread - white bread has 7.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and marjoram has 621.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
White bread has more pantothenic acid, however, marjoram contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both white bread and marjoram contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| White Bread | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.51 MG | 0.289 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.255 MG | 0.316 MG |
| Niacin | 4.455 MG | 4.12 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.455 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 1.19 MG |
| Folate | 127 UG | 274 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both white bread and marjoram are high in calcium. Marjoram has 191% more calcium than white bread - white bread has 684mg of calcium per 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
iron
Both white bread and marjoram are high in iron. Marjoram has 15 times more iron than white bread - white bread has 4.9mg of iron per 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
potassium
Marjoram is an excellent source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than white bread - white bread has 127mg 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,
| White Bread | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 4806 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 25 UG | 1895 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, marjoram has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than white bread per 100 grams.
| White Bread | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 3.23 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.086 G | 3.23 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both white bread and marjoram contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| White Bread | Marjoram | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.879 G | 1.175 G |
| Total | 0.881 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: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) and Marjoram (Spices, marjoram, dried) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does white bread or marjoram contain more calories in 100 grams?Both white bread and marjoram are high in calories. Marjoram has 10% more calories than white bread - white bread has 238 calories in 100g and marjoram has 271 calories.
Does white bread or marjoram have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both white bread and marjoram are high in carbohydrates. marjoram has 40% more carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of carbs for 100g and marjoram has 60.6g of carbohydrates.
Does white bread or marjoram contain more calcium?
Both white bread and marjoram are high in calcium. Marjoram has 190% more calcium than white bread - white bread has 684mg of calcium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1990mg of calcium.
Does white bread or marjoram contain more iron?
Both white bread and marjoram are high in iron. Marjoram has 15 times more iron than white bread - white bread has 4.9mg of iron in 100 grams and marjoram has 82.7mg of iron.
Does white bread or marjoram contain more potassium?
Marjoram is a rich source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than white bread - white bread has 127mg of potassium in 100 grams and marjoram has 1522mg of potassium.