Bay leaf vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between bay leaf and tarragon
- Bay leaf has more iron, fiber, and vitamin A; however, tarragon is higher in potassium, vitamin B2, magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, calcium, and copper.
- Bay leaf covers your daily iron needs 134% more than tarragon.
- Tarragon contains 4 times less fiber than bay leaf. Bay leaf contains 26.3g of fiber, while tarragon contains 7.4g.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, bay leaf 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +33.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +189.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +470.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +177% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +57.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2688.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +218.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +346.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +52.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +199.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +232.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +246% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +61.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 43mg | 32.3mg | 134% |
| Fiber | 26.3g | 7.4g | 76% |
| Potassium | 529mg | 3020mg | 73% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.421mg | 1.339mg | 71% |
| Magnesium | 120mg | 347mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.74mg | 2.41mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.005mg | 8.95mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 834mg | 1139mg | 31% |
| Protein | 7.61g | 22.77g | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 313mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.416mg | 0.677mg | 29% |
| Folate | 180µg | 274µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.251mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 309µg | 210µg | 11% |
| Manganese | 8.167mg | 7.967mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.29g | 3.698g | 9% |
| Carbs | 74.97g | 50.22g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 46.5mg | 50mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 4.4µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.64g | 0.474g | 3% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 62mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 3.9mg | 2% |
| Fats | 8.36g | 7.24g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 2.28g | 1.881g | 2% |
| Calories | 313kcal | 295kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.67g | 42.82g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
337%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tarragon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.399g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)