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Candy bar vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are candy bar and tarragon different?

  • Candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, while tarragon is higher in iron, manganese, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin A, potassium, magnesium, vitamin C, and folate.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 11584% more than tarragon.
  • Candy bar has a higher glycemic index (51) than tarragon (0).

Candies, peanut bar 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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 CopperCopper +14.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +215.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1360.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +642%
Contains more IronIron +3229.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +540.9%
~equal in Zinc ~3.9mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~313mg
~equal in Selenium ~4.4µg

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6248.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +151%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +856.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more FolateFolate +265.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +365.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.9%
Contains more WaterWater +383.8%
Contains more OtherOther +568.3%
~equal in Carbs ~50.22g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 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 +3427.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +188%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Tarragon DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 2.41mg 11584%
Iron 0.97mg 32.3mg 392%
Manganese 1.243mg 7.967mg 292%
Calcium 78mg 1139mg 106%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 1.339mg 92%
Potassium 407mg 3020mg 77%
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg 56%
Magnesium 110mg 347mg 56%
Folate 75µg 274µg 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 3.698g 46%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 0.474g 41%
Fats 33.7g 7.24g 41%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Vitamin A 0µg 210µg 23%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 17%
Protein 15.5g 22.77g 15%
Saturated fat 4.678g 1.881g 13%
Fiber 4.1g 7.4g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.251mg 13%
Calories 522kcal 295kcal 11%
Copper 0.774mg 0.677mg 11%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 8.95mg 6%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Sodium 156mg 62mg 4%
Selenium 4.7µg 4.4µg 1%
Phosphorus 308mg 313mg 1%
Carbs 47.4g 50.22g 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 42.82g N/A
Sugar 42.22g N/A
Zinc 3.94mg 3.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 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
2748%
Candy bar
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.797g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.