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Tarragon vs. Ground ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tarragon and Ground ginger

  • Tarragon has more Iron, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Magnesium, however, Ground ginger is richer in Manganese, and Selenium.
  • Ground ginger's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1101% more.
  • Tarragon contains 71 times more Vitamin C than Ground ginger. Tarragon contains 50mg of Vitamin C, while Ground ginger contains 0.7mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, tarragon, dried and Spices, ginger, ground.

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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 +899.1%
Contains more Iron +63.1%
Contains more Magnesium +62.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.3%
Contains more Potassium +128.8%
Contains more Copper +41%
Contains less Sodium -56.5%
Contains more Manganese +318%
Contains more Selenium +1168.2%
Equal in Zinc - 3.64
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 35% 743% 153% 72% 117% 4% 100% 160% 4344% 305%
Contains more Calcium +899.1%
Contains more Iron +63.1%
Contains more Magnesium +62.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.3%
Contains more Potassium +128.8%
Contains more Copper +41%
Contains less Sodium -56.5%
Contains more Manganese +318%
Contains more Selenium +1168.2%
Equal in Zinc - 3.64

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 +13900%
Contains more Vitamin C +7042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +445.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +687.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +285%
Contains more Folate +2007.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 9.62
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 2% 0% 0% 3% 12% 40% 181% 29% 145% 10% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +13900%
Contains more Vitamin C +7042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +445.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +687.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +285%
Contains more Folate +2007.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 9.62

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +153.6%
Contains more Fats +70.8%
Contains more Other +130.5%
Contains more Carbs +42.6%
Contains more Water +28.4%
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
9% 4% 72% 10% 5%
Protein: 8.98 g
Fats: 4.24 g
Carbs: 71.62 g
Water: 9.94 g
Other: 5.22 g
Contains more Protein +153.6%
Contains more Fats +70.8%
Contains more Other +130.5%
Contains more Carbs +42.6%
Contains more Water +28.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.479
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
65% 12% 23%
Saturated Fat: 2.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.929 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.479

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tarragon Ground ginger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Ground ginger Opinion
Net carbs 42.82g 57.52g Ground ginger
Protein 22.77g 8.98g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 4.24g Tarragon
Carbs 50.22g 71.62g Ground ginger
Calories 295kcal 335kcal Ground ginger
Fructose 1.78g Ground ginger
Sugar 3.39g Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g 14.1g Ground ginger
Calcium 1139mg 114mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 19.8mg Tarragon
Magnesium 347mg 214mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 313mg 168mg Tarragon
Potassium 3020mg 1320mg Tarragon
Sodium 62mg 27mg Ground ginger
Zinc 3.9mg 3.64mg Tarragon
Copper 0.677mg 0.48mg Tarragon
Manganese 7.967mg 33.3mg Ground ginger
Selenium 4.4µg 55.8µg Ground ginger
Vitamin A 4200IU 30IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 2µg Tarragon
Vitamin C 50mg 0.7mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.046mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.17mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 9.62mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B5 0.477mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.626mg Tarragon
Folate 274µg 13µg Tarragon
Vitamin K 0.8µg Ground ginger
Tryptophan 0.152mg Ground ginger
Threonine 0.289mg Ground ginger
Isoleucine 0.341mg Ground ginger
Leucine 0.513mg Ground ginger
Lysine 0.241mg Ground ginger
Methionine 0.089mg Ground ginger
Phenylalanine 0.311mg Ground ginger
Valine 0.411mg Ground ginger
Histidine 0.199mg Ground ginger
Saturated Fat 1.881g 2.599g Tarragon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 0.479g Ground ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 0.929g Tarragon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.223g Ground ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Ground ginger
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
35%
Ground ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
603%
Ground ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.718g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger 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. Ground ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170926/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.