Spices & herbs

Spices, marjoram, dried

FDC 170928tsp (1 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 98 · +5 vs Spices & herbs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Spices, marjoram, dried ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 98 of 100. Within spices & herbs it ranks 11 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (459% DV), an excellent source of calcium (153% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (144% DV). Most of its 271 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 12.7 g · 14%Carb 60.6 g · 68%Fat 7 g · 18%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories271 kcal14%
Total fat7 g9%
Saturated fat0.53 g3%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium77 mg3%
Carbohydrate61 g22%
Dietary fiber40 g144%
Sugars4.1 g
Protein13 g25%
Potassium1520 mg32%
Calcium1990 mg153%
Iron83 mg459%
Magnesium346 mg82%
Vitamin C51 mg57%
Vitamin A403 µg45%
Vitamin E1.7 mg11%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 170928

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Iron459% DV
Calcium153% DV
Dietary fiber144% DV
Magnesium82% DV
Vitamin C57% DV
Vitamin A45% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the spices & herbs median

Nutrient density98 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g13 vs 9.7 median
Fiber / 100 g40 vs 15 median
Sodium / 100 g77 vs 35 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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