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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, and Fiber, however, Tarragon is higher in Potassium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 250% 47% 1613% 139% 101% 48% 3% 1065% 15%
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 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%
~equal in Zinc ~3.9mg
~equal in Manganese ~7.967mg

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 155% 371% 0% 0% 2.3% 97% 38% 0% 402% 0% 0% 135% 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% 252% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +47.3%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~50mg
~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
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
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 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
37% 26% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.64 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.29 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.698 g
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.
Bay leaf Tarragon
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bay leaf 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
92%
Bay leaf
132%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
337%
Bay leaf
360%
Tarragon

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 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)

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. Bay leaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170917/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.