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Marjoram vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Marjoram and Tarragon

  • Marjoram has more Iron, Fiber, Calcium, Copper, and Vitamin A, however, Tarragon has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Marjoram is 630% higher.
  • Tarragon has 5 times less Fiber than Marjoram. Marjoram has 40.3g of Fiber, while Tarragon has 7.4g.

Food types used in this article are Spices, marjoram, dried 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 247% 597% 134% 3102% 378% 98% 131% 10% 709% 25%
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 CalciumCalcium +74.7%
Contains more IronIron +156.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~347mg
~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 171% 484% 34% 0% 72% 73% 77% 0% 275% 0% 1554% 206% 24%
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 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +323.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~50mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~274µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 7% 61% 8% 12%
Protein: 12.66 g
Fats: 7.04 g
Carbs: 60.56 g
Water: 7.64 g
Other: 12.1 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 CarbsCarbs +20.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.9%
~equal in Fats ~7.24g
~equal in Water ~7.74g
~equal in Other ~12.03g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 16% 75%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.405 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +98.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marjoram 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 Marjoram Tarragon Opinion
Calories 271kcal 295kcal Tarragon
Protein 12.66g 22.77g Tarragon
Fats 7.04g 7.24g Tarragon
Vitamin C 51.4mg 50mg Marjoram
Net carbs 20.26g 42.82g Tarragon
Carbs 60.56g 50.22g Marjoram
Magnesium 346mg 347mg Tarragon
Calcium 1990mg 1139mg Marjoram
Potassium 1522mg 3020mg Tarragon
Iron 82.71mg 32.3mg Marjoram
Sugar 4.09g Tarragon
Fiber 40.3g 7.4g Marjoram
Copper 1.133mg 0.677mg Marjoram
Zinc 3.6mg 3.9mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 306mg 313mg Tarragon
Sodium 77mg 62mg Tarragon
Vitamin A 8068IU 4200IU Marjoram
Vitamin A 403µg 210µg Marjoram
Vitamin E 1.69mg Marjoram
Manganese 5.433mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.5µg 4.4µg Marjoram
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.251mg Marjoram
Vitamin B2 0.316mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B6 1.19mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Vitamin K 621.7µg Marjoram
Folate 274µg 274µg
Choline 43.6mg Marjoram
Saturated Fat 0.529g 1.881g Marjoram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.94g 0.474g Marjoram
Polyunsaturated fat 4.405g 3.698g Marjoram

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Marjoram 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
228%
Marjoram
132%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
543%
Marjoram
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.352g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marjoram
Marjoram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Marjoram
Marjoram 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. Marjoram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170928/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.