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Oregano vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oregano and Tarragon different?

  • Oregano is richer in Fiber, Iron, and Calcium, while Tarragon is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Oregano covers your daily need of Fiber 140% more than Tarragon.

Spices, oregano, dried and Spices, tarragon, dried types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +40.2%
Contains more Iron +13.9%
Contains less Sodium -59.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.5%
Contains more Potassium +139.7%
Contains more Zinc +45%
Contains more Manganese +59.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.677
Equal in Selenium - 4.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Contains more Calcium +40.2%
Contains more Iron +13.9%
Contains less Sodium -59.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.5%
Contains more Potassium +139.7%
Contains more Zinc +45%
Contains more Manganese +59.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.677
Equal in Selenium - 4.4

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +2073.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Folate +15.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 103% 366% 0% 8% 45% 122% 87% 56% 241% 178% 0% 1555%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 167% 63% 309% 168% 0% 557% 206% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +2073.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Folate +15.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +37.2%
Contains more Water +28.3%
Contains more Protein +153%
Contains more Fats +69.2%
Contains more Other +52.9%
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
23% 7% 50% 8% 12%
Protein: 22.77 g
Fats: 7.24 g
Carbs: 50.22 g
Water: 7.74 g
Other: 12.03 g
Contains more Carbs +37.2%
Contains more Water +28.3%
Contains more Protein +153%
Contains more Fats +69.2%
Contains more Other +52.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170.1%
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oregano Tarragon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Tarragon Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 42.82g Tarragon
Protein 9g 22.77g Tarragon
Fats 4.28g 7.24g Tarragon
Carbs 68.92g 50.22g Oregano
Calories 265kcal 295kcal Tarragon
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g Tarragon
Fiber 42.5g 7.4g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 1139mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 32.3mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 347mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 148mg 313mg Tarragon
Potassium 1260mg 3020mg Tarragon
Sodium 25mg 62mg Oregano
Zinc 2.69mg 3.9mg Tarragon
Copper 0.633mg 0.677mg Tarragon
Manganese 4.99mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.5µg 4.4µg Oregano
Vitamin A 1701IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 210µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 18.26mg Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 50mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.251mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Folate 237µg 274µg Tarragon
Vitamin K 621.7µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.441mg Oregano
Leucine 0.78mg Oregano
Lysine 0.5mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.449mg Oregano
Valine 0.585mg Oregano
Histidine 0.144mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 1.881g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 0.474g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 3.698g Tarragon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oregano Tarragon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
230%
Oregano
143%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oregano
Oregano is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/nutrients
  2. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.