Sweet marjoram Nutrition facts
Sweet marjoram
Sweet marjoram, also known as knotted marjoram, is one of the most traditional Mediterranean herbs grown for its culinary and medicinal values since ancient times.
It has delicate sweet flavor, and subtle pungent (spicy) taste; comparatively gentler than oregano (Origanum vulgare).
Botanically, marjoram is a member of Labiatae family, of the genus, Origanum. Its scientific name: Origanum majorana. The Labatiacea family also includes some of the commonly known herbs and spices such as dill, anise, fennel, cumin, etc.
Sweet marjoram is native to Asia Minor (Turkey); however, it grows profusely all over the Mediterranean and southern parts of Europe.
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 271 Kcal | 13.5% |
| Carbohydrates | 60.56 g | 46.5% |
| Protein | 12.66 g | 22% |
| Total Fat | 7.04 g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.3 g | 106% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 274 µg | 68.5% |
| Niacin | 0.902 mg | 25.75% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.209 mg | 4% |
| Pyridoxine | 1.190 mg | 91.5% |
| Riboflavin | 0.316 mg | 24% |
| Thiamin | 0.289 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 8068 IU | 269% |
| Vitamin C | 51.4 mg | 86% |
| Vitamin E | 1.69 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 621.7 µg | 518% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 77 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 1522 mg | 32% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 1990 mg | 200% |
| Copper | 1.133 mg | 126% |
| Iron | 82.71 mg | 1034% |
| Magnesium | 346 mg | 86.5% |
| Manganese | 5.433 mg | 236% |
| Zinc | 3.60 mg | 33% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene-ß | 4806 µg | -- |
| Cryptoxanthin-ß | 70 µg | -- |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 1895 µg | -- |