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Rosemary vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between rosemary and tarragon

  • Rosemary contains less iron, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, calcium, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B3, copper, and folate than tarragon.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for tarragon is 321% higher.
  • Rosemary has a higher glycemic index than tarragon.

Food types used in this article are Rosemary, fresh 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 65% 95% 59% 249% 100% 25% 28% 3.4% 125% 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 -58.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +281.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +259.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +352.1%
Contains more IronIron +385.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +124.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +319.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +374.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +729.9%

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 73% 49% 0% 0% 9% 35% 17% 48% 78% 0% 0% 82% 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% 70% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +597.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +780.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +881.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +617.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +151.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 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 WaterWater +775.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +587.9%
Contains more FatsFats +23.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +142.6%
Contains more OtherOther +409.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
58% 24% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.901 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 +144.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +310.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rosemary Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 6.65mg 32.3mg 321%
Manganese 0.96mg 7.967mg 305%
Vitamin B6 0.336mg 2.41mg 160%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 1.339mg 91%
Calcium 317mg 1139mg 82%
Potassium 668mg 3020mg 69%
Magnesium 91mg 347mg 61%
Vitamin B3 0.912mg 8.95mg 50%
Copper 0.301mg 0.677mg 42%
Folate 109µg 274µg 41%
Protein 3.31g 22.77g 39%
Phosphorus 66mg 313mg 35%
Vitamin C 21.8mg 50mg 31%
Fiber 14.1g 7.4g 27%
Zinc 0.93mg 3.9mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.901g 3.698g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.251mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 16%
Carbs 20.7g 50.22g 10%
Calories 131kcal 295kcal 8%
Selenium 4.4µg 8%
Vitamin A 146µg 210µg 7%
Saturated fat 2.838g 1.881g 4%
Sodium 26mg 62mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.16g 0.474g 2%
Fats 5.86g 7.24g 2%
Net carbs 6.6g 42.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0%
Threonine 0.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.136mg 0%
Leucine 0.249mg 0%
Lysine 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.165mg 0%
Histidine 0.066mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rosemary 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
30%
Rosemary
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Rosemary
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.957g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rosemary
Rosemary contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rosemary
Rosemary is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.