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Tarragon vs. Garden cress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tarragon and Garden cress

  • 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.
  • Garden cress has 14 times less Manganese than Tarragon. Tarragon has 7.967mg of Manganese, while Garden cress has 0.553mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, tarragon, dried and Cress, garden, raw.

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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 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%
Contains less Sodium -77.4%
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 25% 49% 28% 33% 54% 2% 7% 57% 73% 5%
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%
Contains less Sodium -77.4%

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

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Garden cress
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
187%
Garden cress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
33%
Garden cress

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. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/nutrients
  2. Garden cress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168407/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.