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Garden cress vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Garden cress and Tarragon

  • Garden cress contains less Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Folate than Tarragon.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Tarragon is 388% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cress, garden, raw 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 Sodium -77.4%
Contains more Calcium +1306.2%
Contains more Iron +2384.6%
Contains more Magnesium +813.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +311.8%
Contains more Potassium +398.3%
Contains more Zinc +1595.7%
Contains more Copper +298.2%
Contains more Manganese +1340.7%
Contains more Selenium +388.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 49% 28% 33% 54% 2% 7% 57% 73% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Contains less Sodium -77.4%
Contains more Calcium +1306.2%
Contains more Iron +2384.6%
Contains more Magnesium +813.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +311.8%
Contains more Potassium +398.3%
Contains more Zinc +1595.7%
Contains more Copper +298.2%
Contains more Manganese +1340.7%
Contains more Selenium +388.9%

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 A +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +38%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +213.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +795%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +875.7%
Contains more Folate +242.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 416% 14% 0% 230% 20% 60% 19% 15% 57% 60% 0% 1355%
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 A +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +38%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +213.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +795%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +875.7%
Contains more Folate +242.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1055%
Contains more Protein +775.8%
Contains more Fats +934.3%
Contains more Carbs +813.1%
Contains more Other +568.3%
3% 6% 89% 2%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 5.5 g
Water: 89.4 g
Other: 1.8 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 Water +1055%
Contains more Protein +775.8%
Contains more Fats +934.3%
Contains more Carbs +813.1%
Contains more Other +568.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1521.9%
5% 49% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1521.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Garden cress Tarragon
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden cress Tarragon Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 42.82g Tarragon
Protein 2.6g 22.77g Tarragon
Fats 0.7g 7.24g Tarragon
Carbs 5.5g 50.22g Tarragon
Calories 32kcal 295kcal Tarragon
Sugar 4.4g Tarragon
Fiber 1.1g 7.4g Tarragon
Calcium 81mg 1139mg Tarragon
Iron 1.3mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Magnesium 38mg 347mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 76mg 313mg Tarragon
Potassium 606mg 3020mg Tarragon
Sodium 14mg 62mg Garden cress
Zinc 0.23mg 3.9mg Tarragon
Copper 0.17mg 0.677mg Tarragon
Manganese 0.553mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 0.9µg 4.4µg Tarragon
Vitamin A 6917IU 4200IU Garden cress
Vitamin A RAE 346µg 210µg Garden cress
Vitamin E 0.7mg Garden cress
Vitamin C 69mg 50mg Garden cress
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.251mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 1mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.242mg Garden cress
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Folate 80µg 274µg Tarragon
Vitamin K 541.9µg Garden cress
Saturated Fat 0.023g 1.881g Garden cress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.239g 0.474g Tarragon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 3.698g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Garden cress Tarragon
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
187%
Garden cress
143%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Garden cress
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.858g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden cress
Garden cress 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 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. Garden cress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168407/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.