Food with Nutrition Similar to Marjoram


image of marjoram

Similar to Marjoram

A common and very nutrient dense spice, marjoram is an excellent source of dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, calcium, iron, potassium, Vitamin B6 and folate. It is also a good source of niacin. One teaspoon of dried marjoram contains about 2 calories.

A couple foods are fairly similar to marjoram nutritionally, particularly oregano. Other similar foods include black pepper, sage and chives.

We compared the key nutrients in marjoram (niacin, dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, calcium, iron, potassium, Vitamin B6 and folate) to nutrients in hundreds of other foods with data from USDA.[1]

Summary of the most similar foods by category:
plants and vegetables: Oregano, Black Pepper, Sage, Chives, Spinach, Kale, Parsley, Tumeric, Cumin, Ginger, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Paprika, Coriander Seeds, Cayenne Pepper
nuts, grains and legumes: Pine Nut, Sesame Seeds, Cashews
sweets: Bittersweet Chocolate
baked goods: White Bread
The details of the top 20 foods most nutritionally similar to marjoram are below.

plants and vegetables

There are quite a few plants and vegetables that offer similar nutritional benefits to marjoram. Oregano, black pepper, sage, chives and spinach are all high in niacin, dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, calcium, iron, potassium, Vitamin B6 and or folate.

Oregano

image of oregano

Similarity: > 95%

Oregano is high in many of the same nutrients as marjoram, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Also, oregano contains more Vitamin E, riboflavin and pantothenic acid than marjoram.

For 100 grams of marjoram and oregano:


Marjoram
(167 tsps)
Oregano
(100 tsps)
4.1
niacin (MG)
4.6
40
dietary fiber (G)
43
13
protein (G)
9
51
Vitamin C (MG)
2.3
403
Vitamin A (UG)
85
1990
calcium (MG)
999
83
iron (MG)
37
1522
potassium (MG)
999
1.2
Vitamin B6 (MG)
1
274
folate (UG)
237
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0.956 | 0.956 | 11.41 Complete Comparison:
Oregano vs. Marjoram


Black Pepper

image of black pepper

Similarity: 87%

Black pepper is high in many of the same nutrients as marjoram, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Also, black pepper contains more pantothenic acid than marjoram.

For 100 grams of marjoram and black pepper:


Marjoram
(167 tsps)
Black Pepper
(43 tsps)
4.1
niacin (MG)
1.1
40
dietary fiber (G)
25
13
protein (G)
10
51
Vitamin C (MG)
0
403
Vitamin A (UG)
27
1990
calcium (MG)
443
83
iron (MG)
9.7
1522
potassium (MG)
999
1.2
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.29
274
folate (UG)
17
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0.87 | 0.87 | 7.22 Complete Comparison:
Black Pepper vs. Marjoram


Sage

image of sage

Similarity: 86%

Sage is high in many of the same nutrients as marjoram, including dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin C and Vitamin A. Also, sage contains more Vitamin E and thiamin than marjoram.

For 100 grams of marjoram and sage:


Marjoram
(167 tsps)
Sage
(143 tsps)
4.1
niacin (MG)
5.7
40
dietary fiber (G)
40
13
protein (G)
11
51
Vitamin C (MG)
32
403
Vitamin A (UG)
295
1990
calcium (MG)
999
83
iron (MG)
28
1522
potassium (MG)
999
1.2
Vitamin B6 (MG)
2.7
274
folate (UG)
274
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0.862 | 0.862 | 12.5 Complete Comparison:
Sage vs. Marjoram


Chives

image of chives

Similarity: 82%

Chives are high in many of the same nutrients as marjoram, including dietary fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, calcium and potassium. Also, chives contains more pantothenic acid than marjoram.

For 100 grams of marjoram and chives:


Marjoram
(167 tsps)
Chives
(33 tbsps)
4.1
niacin (MG)
0.65
40
dietary fiber (G)
2.5
13
protein (G)
3.3
51
Vitamin C (MG)
58
403
Vitamin A (UG)
218
1990
calcium (MG)
92
83
iron (MG)
1.6
1522
potassium (MG)
296
1.2
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.14
274
folate (UG)
105
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0.815 | 0.815 | 3.79 Complete Comparison:
Chives vs. Marjoram


Spinach

image of spinach

Similarity: 81%

Spinach is high in many of the same nutrients as marjoram, including dietary fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, calcium and iron.

For 100 grams of marjoram and spinach:


Marjoram
(167 tsps)
Spinach
(3.5 cups)
4.1
niacin (MG)
0.72
40
dietary fiber (G)
2.2
13
protein (G)
2.9
51
Vitamin C (MG)
28
403
Vitamin A (UG)
469
1990
calcium (MG)
99
83
iron (MG)
2.7
1522
potassium (MG)
558
1.2
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.2
274
folate (UG)
194
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0.814 | 0.814 | 4.7 Complete Comparison:
Spinach vs. Marjoram


Kale

image of kale

Similarity: 81%

Kale is high in many of the same nutrients as marjoram, including dietary fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, calcium and potassium. Also, kale contains more pantothenic acid than marjoram.

For 100 grams of marjoram and kale:


Marjoram
(167 tsps)
Kale
(5 cups)
4.1
niacin (MG)
1.2
40
dietary fiber (G)
4.1
13
protein (G)
2.9
51
Vitamin C (MG)
93
403
Vitamin A (UG)
241
1990
calcium (MG)
254
83
iron (MG)
1.6
1522
potassium (MG)
348
1.2
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.15
274
folate (UG)
62
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0.806 | 0.806 | 4.77 Complete Comparison:
Kale vs. Marjoram


Parsley

image of parsley

Similarity: 79%

Parsley is high in many of the same nutrients as marjoram, including dietary fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, calcium and iron. Also, parsley contains more pantothenic acid than marjoram.

For 100 grams of marjoram and parsley:


Marjoram
(167 tsps)
Parsley
(1.75 cup)
4.1
niacin (MG)
1.3
40
dietary fiber (G)
3.3
13
protein (G)
3
51
Vitamin C (MG)
133
403
Vitamin A (UG)
421
1990
calcium (MG)
138
83
iron (MG)
6.2
1522
potassium (MG)
554
1.2
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.09
274
folate (UG)
152
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0.791 | 0.791 | 4.88 Complete Comparison:
Parsley vs. Marjoram


Tumeric

image of tumeric

Similarity: 62%

Tumeric is high in many of the same nutrients as marjoram, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Also, tumeric contains more Vitamin E and pantothenic acid than marjoram.

For 100 grams of marjoram and tumeric:


Marjoram
(167 tsps)
Tumeric
(33 tsps)
4.1
niacin (MG)
1.4
40
dietary fiber (G)
23
13
protein (G)
9.7
51
Vitamin C (MG)
0.7
403
Vitamin A (UG)
0
1990
calcium (MG)
168
83
iron (MG)
55
999
potassium (MG)
2080
1.2
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.11
274
folate (UG)
20
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0.618 | 0.618 | 7.4 Complete Comparison:
Tumeric vs. Marjoram


Cumin

image of cumin

Similarity: 61%

Cumin is high in many of the same nutrients as marjoram, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Also, cumin contains more Vitamin E and thiamin than marjoram.

For 100 grams of marjoram and cumin:


Marjoram
(167 tsps)
Cumin
(48 tsps)
4.1
niacin (MG)
4.6
40
dietary fiber (G)
11
13
protein (G)
18
51
Vitamin C (MG)
7.7
403
Vitamin A (UG)
64
1990
calcium (MG)
931
83
iron (MG)
66
999
potassium (MG)
1788
1.2
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.44
274
folate (UG)
10
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0.608 | 0.608 | 9.64 Complete Comparison:
Cumin vs. Marjoram


Ginger

image of ginger

Similarity: 52%

Ginger is high in many of the same nutrients as marjoram, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Also, ginger contains more pantothenic acid than marjoram.

For 100 grams of marjoram and ginger:


Marjoram
(167 tsps)
Ginger
(56 tsps)
4.1
niacin (MG)
9.6
40
dietary fiber (G)
14
13
protein (G)
9
51
Vitamin C (MG)
0.7
403
Vitamin A (UG)
2
1990
calcium (MG)
114
83
iron (MG)
20
1522
potassium (MG)
999
1.2
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.63
274
folate (UG)
13
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0.521 | 0.521 | 7.85 Complete Comparison:
Ginger vs. Marjoram


Cardamom

image of cardamom

Similarity: 50%

Cardamom is high in many of the same nutrients as marjoram, including dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin C and calcium.

For 100 grams of marjoram and cardamom:


Marjoram
(167 tsps)
Cardamom
(50 tsps)
4.1
niacin (MG)
1.1
40
dietary fiber (G)
28
13
protein (G)
11
51
Vitamin C (MG)
21
403
Vitamin A (UG)
0
1990
calcium (MG)
383
83
iron (MG)
14
1522
potassium (MG)
999
1.2
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.23
274
folate (UG)
0
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0.498 | 0.498 | 7.2 Complete Comparison:
Cardamom vs. Marjoram


Cinnamon

image of cinnamon

Similarity: < 50%

Cinnamon is high in many of the same nutrients as marjoram, including dietary fiber, calcium, iron and potassium. Also, cinnamon contains more pantothenic acid than marjoram.

For 100 grams of marjoram and cinnamon:


Marjoram
(167 tsps)
Cinnamon
(38 tsps)
4.1
niacin (MG)
1.3
40
dietary fiber (G)
53
13
protein (G)
4
51
Vitamin C (MG)
3.8
403
Vitamin A (UG)
15
1990
calcium (MG)
999
83
iron (MG)
8.3
1522
potassium (MG)
431
1.2
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.16
274
folate (UG)
6
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0.493 | 0.493 | 5.7 Complete Comparison:
Cinnamon vs. Marjoram


Paprika

image of paprika

Similarity: < 50%

Paprika is high in many of the same nutrients as marjoram, including dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin A and calcium. Also, paprika contains more Vitamin E, riboflavin and pantothenic acid than marjoram.

For 100 grams of marjoram and paprika:


Marjoram
(167 tsps)
Paprika
(43 tsps)
4.1
niacin (MG)
10
40
dietary fiber (G)
35
13
protein (G)
14
51
Vitamin C (MG)
0.9
403
Vitamin A (UG)
2463
1990
calcium (MG)
229
83
iron (MG)
21
999
potassium (MG)
2280
1.2
Vitamin B6 (MG)
2.1
274
folate (UG)
49
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0.486 | 0.486 | 13.17 Complete Comparison:
Paprika vs. Marjoram


Coriander Seeds

image of coriander seeds

Similarity: < 50%

Coriander seeds are high in many of the same nutrients as marjoram, including dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin C and calcium.

For 100 grams of marjoram and coriander seeds:


Marjoram
(167 tsps)
Coriander Seeds
(56 tsps)
4.1
niacin (MG)
2.1
40
dietary fiber (G)
42
13
protein (G)
12
51
Vitamin C (MG)
21
403
Vitamin A (UG)
0
1990
calcium (MG)
709
83
iron (MG)
16
1522
potassium (MG)
999
1.2
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0
274
folate (UG)
0
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0.484 | 0.484 | 8.62 Complete Comparison:
Coriander Seeds vs. Marjoram


Cayenne Pepper

image of cayenne pepper

Similarity: < 50%

Cayenne pepper is high in many of the same nutrients as marjoram, including dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin C and Vitamin A. Also, cayenne pepper contains more Vitamin E and riboflavin than marjoram.

For 100 grams of marjoram and cayenne pepper:


Marjoram
(167 tsps)
Cayenne Pepper
(56 tsps)
4.1
niacin (MG)
8.7
40
dietary fiber (G)
27
13
protein (G)
12
51
Vitamin C (MG)
76
403
Vitamin A (UG)
2081
1990
calcium (MG)
148
83
iron (MG)
7.8
999
potassium (MG)
2014
1.2
Vitamin B6 (MG)
2.5
274
folate (UG)
106
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0.447 | 0.447 | 12.64 Complete Comparison:
Cayenne Pepper vs. Marjoram


nuts, grains and legumes


Pine Nut

image of pine nut

Similarity: 55%

Pine nut is high in many of the same nutrients as marjoram, including dietary fiber, protein, iron and potassium. Also, pine nut contains more Vitamin E, thiamin and pantothenic acid than marjoram.

For 100 grams of marjoram and pine nut:


Marjoram
(167 tsps)
Pine Nut
(3/4 cup)
4.1
niacin (MG)
4.4
40
dietary fiber (G)
3.7
13
protein (G)
14
51
Vitamin C (MG)
0.8
403
Vitamin A (UG)
1
1990
calcium (MG)
16
83
iron (MG)
5.5
1522
potassium (MG)
597
1.2
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.09
274
folate (UG)
34
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0.548 | 0.548 | 8.15 Complete Comparison:
Pine Nut vs. Marjoram


Sesame Seeds

image of sesame seeds

Similarity: < 50%

Sesame seeds are high in many of the same nutrients as marjoram, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Also, sesame seeds contains more thiamin than marjoram.

For 100 grams of marjoram and sesame seeds:


Marjoram
(167 tsps)
Sesame Seeds
(3.5 ounces)
4.1
niacin (MG)
4.6
40
dietary fiber (G)
14
13
protein (G)
17
51
Vitamin C (MG)
0
403
Vitamin A (UG)
0
1990
calcium (MG)
989
83
iron (MG)
15
1522
potassium (MG)
475
1.2
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.8
274
folate (UG)
98
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0.464 | 0.464 | 10.64 Complete Comparison:
Sesame Seeds vs. Marjoram


Cashews

image of cashews

Similarity: < 50%

Cashews are high in many of the same nutrients as marjoram, including dietary fiber, protein, iron and potassium. Also, cashews contains more thiamin and pantothenic acid than marjoram.

For 100 grams of marjoram and cashews:


Marjoram
(167 tsps)
Cashews
(3.5 ounces)
4.1
niacin (MG)
1.1
40
dietary fiber (G)
3.3
13
protein (G)
18
51
Vitamin C (MG)
0.5
403
Vitamin A (UG)
0
1990
calcium (MG)
37
83
iron (MG)
6.7
1522
potassium (MG)
660
1.2
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.42
274
folate (UG)
25
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0.436 | 0.436 | 7.58 Complete Comparison:
Cashews vs. Marjoram


sweets


Bittersweet Chocolate

image of bittersweet chocolate

Similarity: 50%

Bittersweet chocolate is high in many of the same nutrients as marjoram, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Also, bittersweet chocolate contains more pantothenic acid than marjoram.

For 100 grams of marjoram and bittersweet chocolate:


Marjoram
(167 tsps)
Bittersweet Chocolate
(3.5 ounces)
4.1
niacin (MG)
1.4
40
dietary fiber (G)
17
13
protein (G)
14
51
Vitamin C (MG)
0
403
Vitamin A (UG)
0
1990
calcium (MG)
101
83
iron (MG)
17
1522
potassium (MG)
830
1.2
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.03
274
folate (UG)
28
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0.503 | 0.503 | 7.93 Complete Comparison:
Bittersweet Chocolate vs. Marjoram


baked goods


White Bread

image of white bread

Similarity: < 50%

White bread is high in many of the same nutrients as marjoram, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Also, white bread contains more thiamin and pantothenic acid than marjoram.

For 100 grams of marjoram and white bread:


Marjoram
(167 tsps)
White Bread
(3.5 slices)
4.1
niacin (MG)
4.5
40
dietary fiber (G)
9.2
13
protein (G)
11
51
Vitamin C (MG)
0
403
Vitamin A (UG)
0
1990
calcium (MG)
684
83
iron (MG)
4.9
1522
potassium (MG)
127
1.2
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.08
274
folate (UG)
127
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0.427 | 0.427 | 4.51 Complete Comparison:
White Bread vs. Marjoram



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