Marjoram, dried

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• Nutrition value per 100 g 1 Teaspoon, ground 1 Tablespoon, ground All links open in new tab
• Alcohol, ethyl 0 g
• Caffeine 0 mg
• Theobromine 0 mg
• Proteins and Amino Acids 12.66 g
• Carbohydrates (By Difference) 60.56 g
  • Sugars, total 4.09 g
  • Fiber, total dietary 40.3 g
• Ash (Minerals) 12.1 g
  • Calcium, Ca 1990 mg
  • Iron, Fe 82.71 mg
  • Magnesium, Mg 346 mg
  • Phosphorus, P 306 mg
  • Potassium, K 1522 mg
  • Sodium, Na 77 mg
  • Zinc, Zn 3.6 mg
  • Copper, Cu 1.133 mg
  • Manganese, Mn 5.433 mg
  • Selenium, Se 4.5 µg
• Vitamins 105.7987 mg*
  • Vitamin A (total, IU) 8068 iu
  • Vitamin A (total, RAE) 403 µg
    • Vitamin A1 (retinol) 0 µg
    • Provitamin A (beta-carotene) 4806 µg
    • Provitamin A (alpha-carotene) 0 µg
    • Provitamin A (beta-cryptoxanthin) 70 µg
  • Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 1.69 mg
  • Vitamin D, total, IU 0 iu
  • Vitamin D, total (D2 + D3) 0 µg
  • Lycopene (bright red carotenoid) 0 µg
  • Lutein + Zeaxanthin (yellow-red carotenoid) 1895 µg
  • Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 51.4 mg
  • Vitamin B1 (thiamin) 0.289 mg
  • Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 0.316 mg
  • Vitamin B3 (niacin) 4.12 mg
  • Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 1.19 mg
  • Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) 0 µg
  • Vitamin B4 (choline) 43.6 mg
  • Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) 621.7 µg
  • Vitamin B9 (folate, DFE) 274 µg
    • Vitamin B9, total (folate) 274 µg
      • Vitamin B9 (folic acid) 0 µg
      • Vitamin B9 (folate, food) 274 µg
  • Vitamin E, added 0 mg
  • Vitamin B12, added 0 µg
• Fat (Lipids) 7.04 g
  • Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 4.405 g
    • Linoleic acid (LA), undifferentiated 1.175 g
    • Linolenic acid, undifferentiated 3.23 g
    • Eicosatetraenoic acid (ETA), undifferentiated 0 g
    • Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 0 g
    • Stearidonic acid (SDA) 0 g
    • Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 0 g
    • Docosapentaenoic acid (DPA), undifferentiated 0 g
  • Fatty acids, total trans 0 g
  • Fatty acids, total saturated 0.529 g
    • Butyric acid 0 g
    • Caproic acid 0 g
    • Caprylic acid 0 g
    • Capric acid 0 g
    • Lauric acid 0 g
    • Myristic acid 0 g
    • Palmitic acid 0.294 g
    • Stearic acid 0.235 g
  • Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.94 g
    • Oleic acid, undifferentiated 0.94 g
    • Palmitoleic acid, undifferentiated 0 g
    • Eicosenoic acid, undifferentiated 0 g
    • Erucic acid, undifferentiated 0 g
  • Sterols 60 mg*
    • Cholesterol 0 mg
    • Phytosterols 60 mg
• Water 7.64 g
• Energy 271 kcal
• Energy 1136 kj

Marjoram (Origanum majorana) belongs to the family Lamiaceae and is native to Asia Minor (modern day Turkey) and the Mediterranean region. In warmer climates, it is grown as a perennial, whereas in colder locations it is treated more as an annual. Egypt is the leading producer of marjoram in the world. Marjoram becomes even better in its dried form as its essential oil is increased.

Uses

• Dried marjoram make up part of French herb blends called Bouquet Garni and Fines Herbes used to flavor fish, lamb and pork dishes.
• In Germany, it is combined with thyme and other spices to make sausage herb.
• In Greek cuisine, it is used as an ingredient for grilled lamb and meats and also to complement onions, garlic and wine.
• The Italians use it in pizzas, tomato sauce, fish dishes and vegetables.
• Dried marjoram complements eggplant, clam chowder, salads, butter-based sauces; fish sauces mushroom sauces, tomato-based sauces and vinegar.

Dried marjoram Nutrition Facts: Calories, Carbs, and Health Benefits

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Dried marjoram is 7.64% water, 60.56% carbohydrates, 12.66% protein, 40.3% dietary fiber, 12.1% ash and 7.04% fat. If you consume one teaspoon of ground dried marjoram you will get 0.363 grams of carbohydrates. It is equal to 0.28 percent of the 130 grams of carbohydrates you should include in your daily diet. That same it has an energy value of 1136 kJ (271 Calories) in a 100 g (3.5 Oz) amount and is a rich source of Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone), Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), and Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) (690.78%, 91.54%, and 68.53% of the Daily Value, respectively). So if your diet contains dried marjoram, it helps your body to regulate concentration of calcium in the blood, retent of episodic memory (in older people), maintain healthy bone growth and resorption and it is effective against osteoporosis by regulating calcium levels, high cholesterol level and neuronal damage in the brain. With this it contains a considerable amount of Iron, Manganese and Calcium attaining 459.5%, 301.83% and 199% of the Daily Value in a 100 g (3.5 Oz), respectively.