Spices vs Spices
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Spices, marjoram, dried is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Spices 271
Spices 315
Protein (g)
Spices 12.7
Spices 10.6
Carbs (g)
Spices 60.6
Spices 60.7
Fat (g)
Spices 7.04
Spices 12.8
Fiber (g)
Spices 40.3
Spices 40.3
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Spices, marjoram, dried — 12.7g vs 10.6g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Spices, marjoram, dried — 271 vs 315 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Spices, marjoram, dried scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Spices | Spices | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 271 kcal | 315 kcal | -14% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 7.64 g | 7.96 g | -4% |
| Protein | 12.7 g | 10.6 g | +19% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 7.04 g | 12.8 g | -45% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 60.6 g | 60.7 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 40.3 g | 40.3 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.529 g | 7.03 g | -92% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.940 g | 1.87 g | -50% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 51.4 mg | 32.4 mg | +59% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.289 mg | 0.754 mg | -62% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.316 mg | 0.336 mg | -6% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 4.12 mg | 5.72 mg | -28% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 1.19 mg | 2.69 mg | -56% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 274 ug | 274 ug | = |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 43.6 mg | 43.6 mg | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 403 ug | 295 ug | +37% |
| Carotene, beta | 4806 ug | 3485 ug | +38% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.69 mg | 7.48 mg | -77% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 1990 mg | 1652 mg | +20% |
| Iron, Fe | 82.7 mg | 28.1 mg | +194% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 346 mg | 428 mg | -19% |
| Phosphorus, P | 306 mg | 91.0 mg | +236% |
| Potassium, K | 1522 mg | 1070 mg | +42% |
| Sodium, Na | 77.0 mg | 11.0 mg | +600% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.60 mg | 4.70 mg | -23% |
| Copper, Cu | 1.13 mg | 0.757 mg | +50% |
| Manganese, Mn | 5.43 mg | 3.13 mg | +73% |
| Selenium, Se | 4.50 ug | 3.70 ug | +22% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1136 kj | 1317 kj | -14% |
| Ash | 12.1 g | 7.95 g | +52% |
| Total Sugars | 4.09 g | 1.71 g | +139% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 274 ug | 274 ug | = |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 274 ug | 274 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 70.0 ug | 109 ug | -36% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 8068 IU | 5900 IU | +37% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 1895 ug | 1895 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 622 ug | 1715 ug | -64% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0.710 g | -100% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0.760 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.300 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0 g | 0.720 g | -100% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.294 g | 3.15 g | -91% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.235 g | 1.25 g | -81% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.120 g | -100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.940 g | 1.75 g | -46% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 4.41 g | 1.76 g | +150% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.17 g | 0.530 g | +122% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 3.23 g | 1.23 g | +163% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Phytosterols | 60.0 mg | 244 mg | -75% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Apigenin | 3.50 mg | — | |
| Luteolin | 0 mg | — | |
| Kaempferol | 0 mg | — | |
| Quercetin | 0 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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