Tarragon vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tarragon and bay leaf
- Tarragon has more potassium, vitamin B2, magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, calcium, and copper; however, bay leaf is higher in iron, fiber, and vitamin A.
- Bay leaf covers your daily iron needs 134% more than tarragon.
- Bay leaf contains 6 times less potassium than tarragon. Tarragon contains 3020mg of potassium, while bay leaf contains 529mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, tarragon, dried and Spices, bay leaf.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +189.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +470.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +177% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +57.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2688.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +218.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +346.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +52.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +47.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +199.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +232.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +61.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +246% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 32.3mg | 43mg | 134% |
| Fiber | 7.4g | 26.3g | 76% |
| Potassium | 3020mg | 529mg | 73% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.339mg | 0.421mg | 71% |
| Magnesium | 347mg | 120mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.41mg | 1.74mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.95mg | 2.005mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 1139mg | 834mg | 31% |
| Protein | 22.77g | 7.61g | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 313mg | 113mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.677mg | 0.416mg | 29% |
| Folate | 274µg | 180µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.251mg | 0.009mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 210µg | 309µg | 11% |
| Manganese | 7.967mg | 8.167mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.698g | 2.29g | 9% |
| Carbs | 50.22g | 74.97g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 46.5mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 2.8µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.474g | 1.64g | 3% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 3.9mg | 3.7mg | 2% |
| Fats | 7.24g | 8.36g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.881g | 2.28g | 2% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 313kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 42.82g | 48.67g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
337%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tarragon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.399g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $6)
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)