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Caramel vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between caramel and tarragon

  • Caramel has less iron, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin A, potassium, magnesium, copper, and folate.
  • Tarragon covers your daily iron needs 402% more than caramel.
  • The glycemic index of caramel is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, caramels 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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +1941.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +725.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1311.2%
Contains more IronIron +22971.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +3661.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +786.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +174.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72327.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +144.4%

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +12400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +143.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +423%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5947.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4203.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +6750%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 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 +11.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +395%
Contains more OtherOther +568.3%
~equal in Water ~7.74g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 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 +225.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.698g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 0.14mg 32.3mg 402%
Manganese 0.011mg 7.967mg 346%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 2.41mg 181%
Calcium 138mg 1139mg 100%
Potassium 214mg 3020mg 83%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 1.339mg 83%
Magnesium 17mg 347mg 79%
Copper 0.018mg 0.677mg 73%
Folate 4µg 274µg 68%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 8.95mg 55%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 50mg 55%
Protein 4.6g 22.77g 36%
Zinc 0.44mg 3.9mg 31%
Fiber 0g 7.4g 30%
Phosphorus 114mg 313mg 28%
Vitamin A 12µg 210µg 22%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.251mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 12%
Carbs 77g 50.22g 9%
Sodium 245mg 62mg 8%
Selenium 1.8µg 4.4µg 5%
Calories 382kcal 295kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.476g 1.881g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.474g 3%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 3.698g 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Fats 8.1g 7.24g 1%
Net carbs 77g 42.82g N/A
Sugar 65.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.595g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.