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Tarragon vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tarragon and Peppermint

  • Peppermint has less Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Copper.
  • Tarragon covers your daily Iron needs 340% more than Peppermint.
  • Peppermint contains 19 times less Vitamin B6 than Tarragon. Tarragon contains 2.41mg of Vitamin B6, while Peppermint contains 0.129mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, tarragon, dried and Peppermint, fresh.

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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 +368.7%
Contains more Iron +535.8%
Contains more Magnesium +333.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +328.8%
Contains more Potassium +430.8%
Contains more Zinc +251.4%
Contains more Copper +105.8%
Contains more Manganese +577.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
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 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Contains more Calcium +368.7%
Contains more Iron +535.8%
Contains more Magnesium +333.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +328.8%
Contains more Potassium +430.8%
Contains more Zinc +251.4%
Contains more Copper +105.8%
Contains more Manganese +577.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%

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 C +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +424.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1768.2%
Contains more Folate +140.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 4248
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 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +424.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1768.2%
Contains more Folate +140.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 4248

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +507.2%
Contains more Fats +670.2%
Contains more Carbs +237.3%
Contains more Other +579.7%
Contains more Water +916.1%
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
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more Protein +507.2%
Contains more Fats +670.2%
Contains more Carbs +237.3%
Contains more Other +579.7%
Contains more Water +916.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1336.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +628%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1336.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +628%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Peppermint Opinion
Net carbs 42.82g 6.89g Tarragon
Protein 22.77g 3.75g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 0.94g Tarragon
Carbs 50.22g 14.89g Tarragon
Calories 295kcal 70kcal Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g 8g Peppermint
Calcium 1139mg 243mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 5.08mg Tarragon
Magnesium 347mg 80mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 313mg 73mg Tarragon
Potassium 3020mg 569mg Tarragon
Sodium 62mg 31mg Peppermint
Zinc 3.9mg 1.11mg Tarragon
Copper 0.677mg 0.329mg Tarragon
Manganese 7.967mg 1.176mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg Tarragon
Vitamin A 4200IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin C 50mg 31.8mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.082mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.266mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 1.706mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.129mg Tarragon
Folate 274µg 114µg Tarragon
Tryptophan 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 1.881g 0.246g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 0.033g Tarragon
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 0.508g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Peppermint
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
51%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.635g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peppermint
Peppermint is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.