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Marjoram

 
Marjoram
fresh marjoram
Other Names:sweet marjoram

What is Marjoram

A member of the oregano family. The annual plant grows up to 2ft tall with small white to pinkish flowers. The plant is from the Mediterranean and Turkey but has naturalized in Northern Africa, Asian and India. The herb is used in Italian, Greek and Mediterranean cooking from pastas sauces to breads and vegetable dishes.

Substitute for Marjoram

Oregano (a bit stronger) or use 1 teaspoon dried for each tablespoon fresh called for

Equivalents

1/2 oz fresh marjoram = 1/2 cup
1oz dried = 3/4 cup fresh
European Herbs
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Nutrition Information For Marjoram

Serving Size
1 tbsp
 
Calories
5
Calories from Fat
0
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 1mg
0%
Potassium
26g
0%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 1g
0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
0%
 
Vitamin A  0% • Vitamin C  0%
Calcium  0% • Iron  0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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