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Tarragon vs. Marjoram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tarragon and marjoram

  • Tarragon has more manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, potassium, and vitamin B3; however, marjoram has more iron, fiber, calcium, copper, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for marjoram is 630% higher.
  • Marjoram has 4 times less vitamin B2 than tarragon. Tarragon has 1.339mg of vitamin B2, while marjoram has 0.316mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, tarragon, dried and Spices, marjoram, 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 248% 342% 266% 1211% 226% 106% 134% 8.1% 1039% 24%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +74.7%
Contains more IronIron +156.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~346mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.6mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~306mg
~equal in Selenium ~4.5µg

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 167% 70% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 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 171% 134% 34% 0% 72% 73% 77% 0% 275% 0% 1554% 206% 24%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +323.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~51.4mg
~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
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
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.6%
~equal in Fats ~7.04g
~equal in Water ~7.64g
~equal in Other ~12.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 8% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.881 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.698 g
9% 16% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.405 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.
Tarragon Marjoram
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 Tarragon Marjoram DV% diff.
Iron 32.3mg 82.71mg 630%
Vitamin K 621.7µg 518%
Fiber 7.4g 40.3g 132%
Manganese 7.967mg 5.433mg 110%
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 1.19mg 94%
Calcium 1139mg 1990mg 85%
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.316mg 79%
Copper 0.677mg 1.133mg 51%
Potassium 3020mg 1522mg 44%
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 4.12mg 30%
Vitamin A 210µg 403µg 21%
Protein 22.77g 12.66g 20%
Vitamin E 1.69mg 11%
Choline 43.6mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.881g 0.529g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 4.405g 5%
Zinc 3.9mg 3.6mg 3%
Carbs 50.22g 60.56g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.289mg 3%
Vitamin C 50mg 51.4mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.474g 0.94g 1%
Calories 295kcal 271kcal 1%
Phosphorus 313mg 306mg 1%
Sodium 62mg 77mg 1%
Fats 7.24g 7.04g 0%
Net carbs 42.82g 20.26g N/A
Magnesium 347mg 346mg 0%
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Selenium 4.4µg 4.5µg 0%
Folate 274µg 274µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tarragon Marjoram
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
118%
Tarragon
202%
Marjoram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
543%
Marjoram

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. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/nutrients
  2. Marjoram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170928/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.