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Maple syrup vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between maple syrup and tarragon

  • Maple syrup contains less iron, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, potassium, magnesium, copper, folate, vitamin C, and vitamin B3 than tarragon.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for tarragon is 402% higher.
  • Maple syrup has a higher glycemic index than tarragon.

Food types used in this article are Syrups, maple 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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
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 -80.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1552.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1016.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1324.5%
Contains more IronIron +29263.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +3661.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +165.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15550%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +174%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +633.3%

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% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
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 CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +280.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10949.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120400%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~1.339mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 +33.5%
Contains more WaterWater +318.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56825%
Contains more FatsFats +11966.7%
Contains more OtherOther +2459.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 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 -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4209.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21652.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 0.11mg 32.3mg 402%
Manganese 2.908mg 7.967mg 220%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 2.41mg 185%
Calcium 102mg 1139mg 104%
Potassium 212mg 3020mg 83%
Magnesium 21mg 347mg 78%
Copper 0.018mg 0.677mg 73%
Folate 0µg 274µg 69%
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg 56%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 8.95mg 55%
Protein 0.04g 22.77g 45%
Phosphorus 2mg 313mg 44%
Fiber 0g 7.4g 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 3.698g 25%
Vitamin A 0µg 210µg 23%
Zinc 1.47mg 3.9mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.251mg 15%
Fats 0.06g 7.24g 11%
Saturated fat 0.007g 1.881g 9%
Selenium 0.6µg 4.4µg 7%
Carbs 67.04g 50.22g 6%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 1.339mg 5%
Calories 260kcal 295kcal 2%
Sodium 12mg 62mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0.474g 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 42.82g N/A
Sugar 60.46g N/A
Choline 1.6mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup 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
24%
Maple syrup
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.874g)
Which food is cheaper?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.