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Baking powder vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between baking powder and tarragon

  • Baking powder has more calcium and phosphorus; however, tarragon is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin A, and magnesium.
  • Baking powder covers your daily calcium needs 474% more than tarragon.
  • Tarragon has 171 times less sodium than baking powder. Baking powder has 10600mg of sodium, while tarragon has 62mg.
  • Baking powder has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of baking powder is 92, while the glycemic index of tarragon is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Spices, tarragon, dried.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 1763% 1.8% 413% 3.3% 0.27% 939% 1383% 1.4% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 248% 342% 266% 1211% 226% 106% 134% 8.1% 1039% 24%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +415.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +600%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1185.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15000%
Contains more IronIron +193.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +6670%
Contains more ZincZinc +38900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72327.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2100%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 167% 70% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 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 OtherOther +459.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +81.3%
Contains more WaterWater +54.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Tarragon DV% diff.
Calcium 5876mg 1139mg 474%
Sodium 10600mg 62mg 458%
Manganese 0.011mg 7.967mg 346%
Phosphorus 2191mg 313mg 268%
Iron 11.02mg 32.3mg 266%
Vitamin B6 0mg 2.41mg 185%
Vitamin B2 0mg 1.339mg 103%
Potassium 20mg 3020mg 88%
Magnesium 27mg 347mg 76%
Copper 0.01mg 0.677mg 74%
Folate 0µg 274µg 69%
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg 56%
Vitamin B3 0mg 8.95mg 56%
Protein 0g 22.77g 46%
Zinc 0.01mg 3.9mg 35%
Fiber 0.2g 7.4g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.698g 25%
Vitamin A 0µg 210µg 23%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.251mg 21%
Calories 53kcal 295kcal 12%
Fats 0g 7.24g 11%
Saturated fat 0g 1.881g 9%
Selenium 0.2µg 4.4µg 8%
Carbs 27.7g 50.22g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.474g 1%
Net carbs 27.5g 42.82g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Tarragon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Baking powder
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 10538mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.881g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baking powder
Baking powder is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.