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Marjoram - origanum majorana Marjoram is the cultivated variety of oregano, so the two herbs are classified together. Marjoram has a more delicate flavour than oregano. Marjoram and oregano are favourites in Italian and French cuisine. The leaves are dried and then rubbed or ground to produce dried marjoram. Flavour: Savoury and sweet with a slight heat mixed with sour and bitter tones. How to Use: Any savoury dish such as lamb, pork, beef, veal, venison, chicken, fish, shellfish, tomato dishes and sauces, carrots, cauliflower, eggplant, peas, spinach, squash, mushrooms, beans, broccoli, brussels sprounts, pizza, spaghetti sauce, pasta, stuffings, egg dishes, breads, green salads, salad dressing, onion soup, vegetable soups, minestrone, scotch broth, spinach soup, chowders and jellies.
Measuring:
Other Info: Marjoram and oregano may be used interchangeably in recipes |
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Marjoram Dried Nutrient |
Units |
1 tsp ------- 0.60 g |
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Proximates |
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Water |
g |
0.046 |
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Energy |
kcal |
1.626 |
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Energy |
kj |
6.816 |
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Protein |
g |
0.076 |
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Total lipid (fat) |
g |
0.042 |
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Carbohydrate, by difference |
g |
0.363 |
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Fiber, total dietary |
g |
0.242 |
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Ash |
g |
0.073 |
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Minerals |
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Calcium, Ca |
mg |
11.940 |
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Iron, Fe |
mg |
0.496 |
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Magnesium, Mg |
mg |
2.076 |
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Phosphorus, P |
mg |
1.836 |
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Potassium, K |
mg |
9.132 |
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Sodium, Na |
mg |
0.462 |
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Zinc, Zn |
mg |
0.022 |
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Copper, Cu |
mg |
0.007 |
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Manganese, Mn |
mg |
0.033 |
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Selenium, Se |
mcg |
0.027 |
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Vitamins |
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Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid |
mg |
0.308 |
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Thiamin |
mg |
0.002 |
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Riboflavin |
mg |
0.002 |
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Niacin |
mg |
0.025 |
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Vitamin B-6 |
mg |
0.007 |
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Folate, total |
mcg |
1.644 |
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Vitamin B-12 |
mcg |
0.000 |
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Vitamin A, IU |
IU |
48.408 |
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Vitamin A, RE |
mcg_RE |
4.842 |
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Vitamin E |
mg_ATE |
0.010 |
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Lipids |
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Fatty acids, total saturated |
g |
0.003 |
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4:0 |
g |
0.000 |
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6:0 |
g |
0.000 |
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8:0 |
g |
0.000 |
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10:0 |
g |
0.000 |
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12:0 |
g |
0.000 |
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14:0 |
g |
0.000 |
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16:0 |
g |
0.002 |
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18:0 |
g |
0.001 |
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Fatty acids, total monounsaturated |
g |
0.006 |
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16:1 undifferentiated |
g |
0.000 |
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18:1 undifferentiated |
g |
0.006 |
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20:1 |
g |
0.000 |
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22:1 undifferentiated |
g |
0.000 |
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Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated |
g |
0.026 |
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18:2 undifferentiated |
g |
0.007 |
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18:3 undifferentiated |
g |
0.019 |
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18:4 |
g |
0.000 |
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20:4 undifferentiated |
g |
0.000 |
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20:5 n-3 |
g |
0.000 |
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22:5 n-3 |
g |
0.000 |
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22:6 n-3 |
g |
0.000 |
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Cholesterol |
mg |
0.000 |
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Phytosterols |
mg |
0.360 |
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Other |
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Caffeine |
mg |
0.000 |
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Theobromine |
mg |
0.000 |
