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Lamb vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lamb and Tarragon

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, while Tarragon has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Magnesium, Folate, and Copper.
  • Tarragon covers your daily need of Iron 380% more than Lamb.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
8
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains more Zinc +14.4%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Calcium +6600%
Contains more Iron +1618.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1408.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.5%
Contains more Potassium +874.2%
Contains less Sodium -13.9%
Contains more Copper +468.9%
Contains more Manganese +36113.6%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Tarragon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Contains more Zinc +14.4%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Calcium +6600%
Contains more Iron +1618.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1408.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.5%
Contains more Potassium +874.2%
Contains less Sodium -13.9%
Contains more Copper +468.9%
Contains more Manganese +36113.6%

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.
Lamb
Lamb
5
:
7
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +435.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1753.8%
Contains more Folate +1422.2%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Tarragon
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +435.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1753.8%
Contains more Folate +1422.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
3
:
2
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains more Fats +189.2%
Contains more Water +594.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1367.1%
Equal in Protein - 22.77
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Tarragon
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 +189.2%
Contains more Water +594.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1367.1%
Equal in Protein - 22.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
1
:
2
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1760.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.9%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Tarragon
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1760.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb 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 Lamb Tarragon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 42.82g Tarragon
Protein 24.52g 22.77g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 7.24g Lamb
Carbs 0g 50.22g Tarragon
Calories 294kcal 295kcal Tarragon
Fiber 0g 7.4g Tarragon
Calcium 17mg 1139mg Tarragon
Iron 1.88mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Magnesium 23mg 347mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 188mg 313mg Tarragon
Potassium 310mg 3020mg Tarragon
Sodium 72mg 62mg Tarragon
Zinc 4.46mg 3.9mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.677mg Tarragon
Manganese 0.022mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 26.4µg 4.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 210µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.251mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Folate 18µg 274µg Tarragon
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Tarragon
Saturated Fat 8.83g 1.881g Tarragon
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 0.474g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 3.698g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
143%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.949g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.