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Tarragon vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tarragon and Bay leaf

  • Tarragon has more Potassium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Copper, and Phosphorus, however, Bay leaf is higher in Iron, and Fiber.
  • Bay leaf covers your daily Iron needs 134% more than Tarragon.
  • Bay leaf contains 6 times less Potassium than Tarragon. Tarragon contains 3020mg of Potassium, while Bay leaf contains 529mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, tarragon, dried and Spices, bay leaf.

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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.
Tarragon
Tarragon
7
:
3
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
Contains more Calcium +36.6%
Contains more Magnesium +189.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +177%
Contains more Potassium +470.9%
Contains more Copper +62.7%
Contains more Selenium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +33.1%
Contains less Sodium -62.9%
Equal in Zinc - 3.7
Equal in Manganese - 8.167
Tarragon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Bay leaf
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 251% 1613% 86% 49% 47% 3% 101% 139% 1066% 16%
Contains more Calcium +36.6%
Contains more Magnesium +189.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +177%
Contains more Potassium +470.9%
Contains more Copper +62.7%
Contains more Selenium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +33.1%
Contains less Sodium -62.9%
Equal in Zinc - 3.7
Equal in Manganese - 8.167

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.
Tarragon
Tarragon
6
:
1
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2688.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +218.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +346.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.5%
Contains more Folate +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +47.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 46.5
Tarragon
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%
Bay leaf
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 372% 0% 0% 155% 3% 98% 38% 0% 402% 135% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2688.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +218.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +346.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.5%
Contains more Folate +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +47.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 46.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tarragon
Tarragon
3
:
2
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
Contains more Protein +199.2%
Contains more Water +42.3%
Contains more Other +232.3%
Contains more Fats +15.5%
Contains more Carbs +49.3%
Tarragon
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
Bay leaf
8% 8% 75% 5% 4%
Protein: 7.61 g
Fats: 8.36 g
Carbs: 74.97 g
Water: 5.44 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more Protein +199.2%
Contains more Water +42.3%
Contains more Other +232.3%
Contains more Fats +15.5%
Contains more Carbs +49.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tarragon
Tarragon
2
:
1
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +246%
Tarragon
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Bay leaf
37% 26% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.64 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.29 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +246%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Bay leaf Opinion
Net carbs 42.82g 48.67g Bay leaf
Protein 22.77g 7.61g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 8.36g Bay leaf
Carbs 50.22g 74.97g Bay leaf
Calories 295kcal 313kcal Bay leaf
Fiber 7.4g 26.3g Bay leaf
Calcium 1139mg 834mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 43mg Bay leaf
Magnesium 347mg 120mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 313mg 113mg Tarragon
Potassium 3020mg 529mg Tarragon
Sodium 62mg 23mg Bay leaf
Zinc 3.9mg 3.7mg Tarragon
Copper 0.677mg 0.416mg Tarragon
Manganese 7.967mg 8.167mg Bay leaf
Selenium 4.4µg 2.8µg Tarragon
Vitamin A 4200IU 6185IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 309µg Bay leaf
Vitamin C 50mg 46.5mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.009mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.421mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 2.005mg Tarragon
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 1.74mg Tarragon
Folate 274µg 180µg Tarragon
Saturated Fat 1.881g 2.28g Tarragon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 1.64g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 2.29g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Bay leaf
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
143%
Tarragon
100%
Bay leaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
337%
Bay leaf

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.399g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/nutrients
  2. Bay leaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170917/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.