Marjoram

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Marjoram

9/ 10Excellent
Controversy: 4.7

Rated by 11 diets

10 approve0 caution1 avoid
Is Marjoram Healthy?

Yes — Marjoram is broadly considered healthy. 10 out of 11 diets approve it.

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g

Diet Ratings

Keto9/10APPROVED

Marjoram contains approximately 0.1g net carbs per teaspoon and is used in minimal quantities for seasoning.

Vegan10/10APPROVED

Pure plant herb with no animal products or derivatives. Whole food ingredient.

Paleo8/10APPROVED

Dried culinary herb, unprocessed, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Used in small quantities for flavoring; fully paleo-compliant.

Mediterranean9/10APPROVED

Marjoram is a quintessential Mediterranean herb, especially in Greek and Italian cuisines. Used extensively in vegetable dishes, legumes, and with fish. No processing or additives.

Carnivore2/10AVOID

Plant-derived herb. No animal origin; excluded from carnivore diet.

Whole3010/10APPROVED

Marjoram is a whole herb explicitly allowed on Whole30 with no excluded ingredients.

Low-FODMAP9/10APPROVED

Fresh or dried marjoram is low-FODMAP at standard culinary portions. Monash testing confirms marjoram as safe for the low-FODMAP diet.

DASH8/10APPROVED

Dried herb with minimal sodium. Antioxidant-rich and used in small quantities. Excellent for DASH sodium reduction while enhancing flavor.

Zone9/10APPROVED

Herb with negligible macronutrient impact. Rich in polyphenols and anti-inflammatory compounds. Adds flavor without carbohydrate load or glycemic impact. Ideal Zone seasoning.

Anti-Inflammatory8/10APPROVED

Herb rich in polyphenols, antioxidants, and volatile oils with documented anti-inflammatory properties. Contains compounds like rosmarinic acid. Aligns with Weil's emphasis on culinary herbs as anti-inflammatory staples.

GLP-1 Friendly9/10APPROVED

Dried herb with negligible calories, zero fat, zero sugar, and adds flavor without triggering GI distress. Supports nutrient-dense seasoning of protein-rich meals. No digestive burden.

Controversy Index

Score range: 210/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.

Consensus4.7Divisive

Diet-Specific Tips for Marjoram

Keto 9/10
  • Negligible net carbs
  • Small serving sizes typical
  • No additives
Vegan 10/10
  • 100% plant-based
  • Whole food
  • No processing
Paleo 8/10
  • Unprocessed dried herb
  • Antioxidant compounds
  • Minimal nutritional load
  • No problematic additives
Mediterranean 9/10
  • Core Mediterranean herb
  • Traditional in Greek cuisine
  • Versatile applications
  • No additives
Whole30 10/10
  • Whole herb
  • No additives
  • Explicitly compliant
Low-FODMAP 9/10
  • Low fructan content
  • Safe at typical seasoning amounts
  • No significant FODMAP compounds
DASH 8/10
  • Sodium: <1mg per teaspoon
  • Antioxidant properties
  • Small portion use
  • No added salt
Zone 9/10
  • Polyphenol-rich
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Negligible macros
  • No glycemic impact
  • high polyphenol content
  • antioxidants
  • rosmarinic acid
  • no calories/additives
  • traditional anti-inflammatory use
  • zero calorie density
  • no fat or sugar
  • enhances palatability of lean proteins
  • anti-inflammatory properties
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