scored 95/100
Also known as dried marjoram, origanum majorana, sweet marjoram, knotted marjoram
Dried marjoram is a sweet, mild relative of oregano, extraordinarily rich in iron, vitamin K, calcium, and antioxidant polyphenols.
0.4 g net carbs after fiber.
Representative amounts for this food, not measured for this item. Real content varies widely by variety, ripeness and storage.
These are the scored components, not a sum: the published score also reflects normalisation across the catalog, so the parts above will not add to 95.
Marjoram (Origanum majorana) is a tender perennial native to the Mediterranean and western Asia, closely related to oregano but milder, sweeter, and more floral in aroma. Prized in Egyptian, Greek, and Levantine kitchens, it is a cornerstone of herb blends like za'atar and herbes de Provence. Dried marjoram is exceptionally nutrient-dense: per 100 g it delivers roughly 271 kcal, 12.7 g protein, 60 g carbohydrate (~40 g fiber), and a striking mineral load including ~1990 mg calcium, ~83 mg iron—among the highest of any food—plus ~346 mg magnesium, ~1522 mg potassium, ~5 mg manganese, and ~1.13 mg copper. Its vitamin K content is very high at roughly 622 mcg per 100 g, with vitamin C (~51 mg), vitamin A, and vitamin E rounding out the profile. Marjoram's aroma comes from a volatile oil rich in terpinen-4-ol, cis-sabinene hydrate, and γ-terpinene, complemented by rosmarinic acid and flavonoids that give it strong antioxidant capacity. As with all dried herbs, real-world servings are tiny, but marjoram's mineral density and phenolic content make it a meaningful flavor-forward source of culinary medicine.
Marjoram is among the richest plant sources of iron, supplying the mineral essential for hemoglobin synthesis and cellular respiration
High vitamin K, calcium, and manganese support osteocalcin activation and bone matrix mineralization
Rosmarinic acid, terpinen-4-ol, and flavonoids scavenge free radicals and modulate inflammatory cytokine production
Volatile oils exert carminative and antispasmodic actions, traditionally used to relieve bloating and indigestion
Marjoram's nutrients and bioactives have no time-of-day dependency and suit consistent culinary use.
Fasting-compatible
Negligible calories in typical seasoning amounts; fasting-compatible.
Per 100 g of the default form. Bars show how much higher or lower marjoram (dried) is than the average across 76 peer foods in this category. Green means a favorable direction; amber means the opposite.
Marjoram (Dried) is classified as a herbs & spices. Dried marjoram is a sweet, mild relative of oregano, extraordinarily rich in iron, vitamin K, calcium, and antioxidant polyphenols.
Marjoram (Dried) scores 95/100 in Formulate, making it an exceptional choice. Its strongest contributions come from Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese. The score blends nutrient density, fiber, healthy fats, protein quality, bioactive compounds, and glycemic impact.
Not particularly. A 2 g serving provides about 0.3 g of protein (~1% of the 50 g daily value).
Not really. A 2 g serving provides about 0.8 g of fiber (~3% of the 28 g daily value).
In a 2 g serving, marjoram (dried) is highest in Vitamin K (~10% DV).
Yes — it fits comfortably in most keto plans. A 2 g serving has about 0.4 g of net carbs (1.2 g total minus 0.8 g fiber).
Best any time of day. Marjoram's nutrients and bioactives have no time-of-day dependency and suit consistent culinary use.
A typical serving is around 2 g (~5 kcal), based on the FDA's Reference Amount Customarily Consumed for this food category. There's no fixed daily target — most adults benefit from rotating marjoram (dried) alongside several other herbs & spices sources.
Marjoram (Dried) pairs nicely with: Pair with fatty meats and poultry because marjoram's fat-soluble terpenes infuse the dish and its iron complements heme-rich foods; Combine with citrus or tomato because vitamin C enhances absorption of marjoram's non-heme iron; Use with thyme and rosemary in herb blends where their phenolics layer for deeper antioxidant flavor.
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