Thyme vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between thyme and tarragon
- Thyme has more vitamin C; however, tarragon is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin B6, calcium, potassium, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B3, and magnesium.
- Tarragon covers your daily manganese needs 272% more than thyme.
- Tarragon has 3 times less vitamin C than thyme. Thyme has 160.1mg of vitamin C, while tarragon has 50mg.
- Thyme has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of thyme is 45, while the glycemic index of tarragon is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Thyme, 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +116.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +181.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +395.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +115.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +195.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +363.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +220.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +422.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +184.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +390.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +592.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +508.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +741.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +309.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +331% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +105.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +275.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +485.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +595.1% |
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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| Manganese | 1.719mg | 7.967mg | 272% |
| Iron | 17.45mg | 32.3mg | 186% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 2.41mg | 159% |
| Vitamin C | 160.1mg | 50mg | 122% |
| Calcium | 405mg | 1139mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 609mg | 3020mg | 71% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.471mg | 1.339mg | 67% |
| Folate | 45µg | 274µg | 57% |
| Magnesium | 160mg | 347mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.824mg | 8.95mg | 45% |
| Protein | 5.56g | 22.77g | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 313mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 14g | 7.4g | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 3.698g | 21% |
| Zinc | 1.81mg | 3.9mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.251mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.555mg | 0.677mg | 14% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 295kcal | 10% |
| Fats | 1.68g | 7.24g | 9% |
| Carbs | 24.45g | 50.22g | 9% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.409mg | 8% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.467g | 1.881g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 238µg | 210µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 62mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.474g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.45g | 42.82g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.126mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.307mg | 0% |
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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.414g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
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)
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.