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Margarine vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are margarine and tarragon different?

  • Tarragon is higher than margarine in iron, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B2, potassium, magnesium, copper, folate, and vitamin B3.
  • Tarragon covers your daily need for iron, 403% more than margarine.
  • Margarine contains 8 times more saturated fat than tarragon. Margarine contains 15.189g of saturated fat, while tarragon contains 1.881g.

Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt 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 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11466.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37866.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16677.8%
Contains more IronIron +53733.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6160%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0.67% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
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 AVitamin A +290%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +24900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2410%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3518.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38813%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26677.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +27300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 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 +1014.8%
Contains more WaterWater +113.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14131.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +7074.3%
Contains more OtherOther +529.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 50% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 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 +8101.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +557.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 0.06mg 32.3mg 403%
Manganese 7.967mg 346%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 2.41mg 185%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 3.698g 137%
Calcium 3mg 1139mg 114%
Fats 80.71g 7.24g 113%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 1.339mg 100%
Monounsaturated fat 38.877g 0.474g 96%
Potassium 18mg 3020mg 88%
Magnesium 3mg 347mg 82%
Vitamin K 93µg 78%
Copper 0mg 0.677mg 75%
Vitamin A 819µg 210µg 68%
Folate 1µg 274µg 68%
Vitamin E 9mg 60%
Saturated fat 15.189g 1.881g 60%
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 8.95mg 56%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 50mg 55%
Protein 0.16g 22.77g 45%
Phosphorus 5mg 313mg 44%
Zinc 0mg 3.9mg 35%
Fiber 0g 7.4g 30%
Calories 717kcal 295kcal 21%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.251mg 20%
Carbs 0.7g 50.22g 17%
Selenium 0µg 4.4µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg 4%
Sodium 2mg 62mg 3%
Choline 12.4mg 2%
Net carbs 0.7g 42.82g N/A
Trans fat 14.89g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Margarine Tarragon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
55%
Margarine
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.308g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.