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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 RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from 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.
Contains more Potassium +98.4%
Contains less Sodium -19.5%
Contains more Manganese +46.6%
Contains more Calcium +74.7%
Contains more Iron +156.1%
Contains more Copper +67.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 346
Equal in Phosphorus - 306
Equal in Zinc - 3.6
Equal in Selenium - 4.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 597% 3102% 248% 132% 135% 11% 99% 378% 709% 25%
Contains more Potassium +98.4%
Contains less Sodium -19.5%
Contains more Manganese +46.6%
Contains more Calcium +74.7%
Contains more Iron +156.1%
Contains more Copper +67.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 346
Equal in Phosphorus - 306
Equal in Zinc - 3.6
Equal in Selenium - 4.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +323.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 51.4
Equal in Folate - 274
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 167% 63% 309% 168% 0% 557% 206% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 485% 34% 0% 172% 73% 73% 78% 0% 275% 206% 0% 1555%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +323.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 51.4
Equal in Folate - 274

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +79.9%
Contains more Carbs +20.6%
Equal in Fats - 7.04
Equal in Water - 7.64
Equal in Other - 12.1
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 Protein +79.9%
Contains more Carbs +20.6%
Equal in Fats - 7.04
Equal in Water - 7.64
Equal in Other - 12.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.1%
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
9% 16% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.405 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 42.82g 20.26g Tarragon
Protein 22.77g 12.66g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 7.04g Tarragon
Carbs 50.22g 60.56g Marjoram
Calories 295kcal 271kcal Tarragon
Sugar 4.09g Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g 40.3g Marjoram
Calcium 1139mg 1990mg Marjoram
Iron 32.3mg 82.71mg Marjoram
Magnesium 347mg 346mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 313mg 306mg Tarragon
Potassium 3020mg 1522mg Tarragon
Sodium 62mg 77mg Tarragon
Zinc 3.9mg 3.6mg Tarragon
Copper 0.677mg 1.133mg Marjoram
Manganese 7.967mg 5.433mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg 4.5µg Marjoram
Vitamin A 4200IU 8068IU Marjoram
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 403µg Marjoram
Vitamin E 1.69mg Marjoram
Vitamin C 50mg 51.4mg Marjoram
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.289mg Marjoram
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.316mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 4.12mg Tarragon
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 1.19mg Tarragon
Folate 274µg 274µg
Vitamin K 621.7µg Marjoram
Saturated Fat 1.881g 0.529g Marjoram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 0.94g Marjoram
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 4.405g Marjoram

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tarragon Marjoram
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
143%
Tarragon
246%
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.