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Tarragon vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tarragon and Cayenne pepper

  • Tarragon has more Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, however, Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Fiber.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for Iron is 306% more.
  • Tarragon contains 8 times more Calcium than Cayenne pepper. Tarragon contains 1139mg of Calcium, while Cayenne pepper contains 148mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, tarragon, dried and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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 +669.6%
Contains more Iron +314.1%
Contains more Magnesium +128.3%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains more Zinc +57.3%
Contains more Copper +81.5%
Contains more Manganese +298.4%
Contains less Sodium -51.6%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Phosphorus - 293
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 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains more Calcium +669.6%
Contains more Iron +314.1%
Contains more Magnesium +128.3%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains more Zinc +57.3%
Contains more Copper +81.5%
Contains more Manganese +298.4%
Contains less Sodium -51.6%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Phosphorus - 293

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 B2 +45.7%
Contains more Folate +158.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +890.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.701
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 2.45
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 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.7%
Contains more Folate +158.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +890.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.701
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 2.45

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +89.6%
Contains more Other +99.2%
Contains more Fats +138.5%
Contains more Carbs +12.8%
Equal in Water - 8.05
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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more Protein +89.6%
Contains more Other +99.2%
Contains more Fats +138.5%
Contains more Carbs +12.8%
Equal in Water - 8.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +480.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.3%
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +480.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 42.82g 29.43g Tarragon
Protein 22.77g 12.01g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 50.22g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Calories 295kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 1139mg 148mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 7.8mg Tarragon
Magnesium 347mg 152mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 313mg 293mg Tarragon
Potassium 3020mg 2014mg Tarragon
Sodium 62mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 3.9mg 2.48mg Tarragon
Copper 0.677mg 0.373mg Tarragon
Manganese 7.967mg 2mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 4200IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 50mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.919mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 8.701mg Tarragon
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 274µg 106µg Tarragon
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 1.881g 3.26g Tarragon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tarragon Cayenne pepper
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
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.379g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.