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Cheddar Cheese vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cheddar Cheese and Tarragon

  • The amount of Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B3 in Tarragon is higher than in Cheddar Cheese.
  • Tarragon covers your daily Iron needs 402% more than Cheddar Cheese.
  • Tarragon has 10 times less Saturated Fat than Cheddar Cheese. Cheddar Cheese has 18.867g of Saturated Fat, while Tarragon has 1.881g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar 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 more Phosphorus +45.4%
Contains more Selenium +547.7%
Contains more Calcium +60.4%
Contains more Iron +22971.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1185.2%
Contains more Potassium +3873.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Copper +2156.7%
Contains more Manganese +29407.4%
Equal in Zinc - 3.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.4%
Contains more Selenium +547.7%
Contains more Calcium +60.4%
Contains more Iron +22971.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1185.2%
Contains more Potassium +3873.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Copper +2156.7%
Contains more Manganese +29407.4%
Equal in Zinc - 3.9

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +765.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15069.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3551.5%
Contains more Folate +914.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +765.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15069.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3551.5%
Contains more Folate +914.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +360.1%
Contains more Water +378.3%
Contains more Carbs +1525.2%
Contains more Other +224.3%
Equal in Protein - 22.77
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 Fats +360.1%
Contains more Water +378.3%
Contains more Carbs +1525.2%
Contains more Other +224.3%
Equal in Protein - 22.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1850.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +160.2%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1850.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +160.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Tarragon Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 42.82g Tarragon
Protein 22.87g 22.77g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 7.24g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 50.22g Tarragon
Calories 404kcal 295kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g Tarragon
Fiber 0g 7.4g Tarragon
Calcium 710mg 1139mg Tarragon
Iron 0.14mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Magnesium 27mg 347mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 455mg 313mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 3020mg Tarragon
Sodium 653mg 62mg Tarragon
Zinc 3.64mg 3.9mg Tarragon
Copper 0.03mg 0.677mg Tarragon
Manganese 0.027mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 28.5µg 4.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 210µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.251mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.41mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Folate 27µg 274µg Tarragon
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Tarragon
Trans Fat 0.917g 0g Tarragon
Saturated Fat 18.867g 1.881g Tarragon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 0.474g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 3.698g Tarragon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Tarragon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
143%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 591mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.986g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.