Marjoram

Marjoram

Marjoram is the gray-green leaf of Majorana hortensis, a low growing member of the Labitae, or mint family.

This underused spice is often mistaken for oregano and is a concentrated source of antioxidants.

Marjoram has a delicate, sweet, pleasant flavor with a slightly bitter undertone that is best added toward the end of the cooking time.

Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=27,297

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of: Vitamin K
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Tubers, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Store marjoram in a cool, dry place.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-Tbsp(s) MARJORAM,DRIED

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0.38

Calories: 5

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.14 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.01 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.02 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.09 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	65 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	1.2 g	*
Sugars	0.08 g	*
Fiber	0.81 g	*
Protein	0.25 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	161.4 IU	3%
Vitamin C	1mg	2%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.03 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.02 mg	1%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	12.4 mg	16%
Folate	5.5 mcg	1%
Niacin	0.08 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0.01 mg	1%
Thiamin	0.01 mg	1%
MINERALS
Calcium	39.8 mg	4%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	1.6 mg	9%
Magnesium	6.9 mg	2%
Manganese	0.11 mg	6%
Phosphorous	6.1 mg	1%
Potassium	30.4 mg	1%
Selenium	0.09 mcg	0%
Sodium	1.5 mg	0%
Zinc	0.07 mg	0%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	96.1 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	1.4 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	17.2 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).