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Tarragon vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tarragon and Tofu different?

  • Tarragon is higher than Tofu in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Folate, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3.
  • Tarragon covers your daily need of Iron 337% more than Tofu.
  • Tarragon contains 500 times more Vitamin C than Tofu. Tarragon contains 50mg of Vitamin C, while Tofu contains 0.1mg.

Spices, tarragon, dried and Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate types were used in this article.

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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.
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Tofu
Contains more Calcium +225.4%
Contains more Iron +502.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1056.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.7%
Contains more Potassium +2395.9%
Contains more Zinc +387.5%
Contains more Copper +250.8%
Contains more Manganese +1216.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.7%
Contains more Selenium +102.3%
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 105% 201% 22% 42% 11% 1% 22% 65% 79% 49%
Contains more Calcium +225.4%
Contains more Iron +502.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1056.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.7%
Contains more Potassium +2395.9%
Contains more Zinc +387.5%
Contains more Copper +250.8%
Contains more Manganese +1216.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.7%
Contains more Selenium +102.3%

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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Tofu
Contains more Vitamin A +4841.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +49900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2475%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4489.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5027.7%
Contains more Folate +1726.7%
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 6% 1% 0% 1% 21% 12% 4% 5% 11% 12% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +4841.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +49900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2475%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4489.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5027.7%
Contains more Folate +1726.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tofu
Contains more Protein +181.8%
Contains more Fats +51.5%
Contains more Carbs +2585.6%
Contains more Other +1570.8%
Contains more Water +992.4%
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
8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more Protein +181.8%
Contains more Fats +51.5%
Contains more Carbs +2585.6%
Contains more Other +1570.8%
Contains more Water +992.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tofu
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.8%
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.699 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Tofu Opinion
Net carbs 42.82g 1.57g Tarragon
Protein 22.77g 8.08g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 4.78g Tarragon
Carbs 50.22g 1.87g Tarragon
Calories 295kcal 76kcal Tarragon
Sugar 0.62g Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g 0.3g Tarragon
Calcium 1139mg 350mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 5.36mg Tarragon
Magnesium 347mg 30mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 313mg 97mg Tarragon
Potassium 3020mg 121mg Tarragon
Sodium 62mg 7mg Tofu
Zinc 3.9mg 0.8mg Tarragon
Copper 0.677mg 0.193mg Tarragon
Manganese 7.967mg 0.605mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg 8.9µg Tofu
Vitamin A 4200IU 85IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 210µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 0.01mg Tofu
Vitamin C 50mg 0.1mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.081mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.052mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 0.195mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.068mg Tofu
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.047mg Tarragon
Folate 274µg 15µg Tarragon
Vitamin K 2.4µg Tofu
Tryptophan 0.12mg Tofu
Threonine 0.402mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.435mg Tofu
Leucine 0.713mg Tofu
Lysine 0.452mg Tofu
Methionine 0.108mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.428mg Tofu
Valine 0.446mg Tofu
Histidine 0.221mg Tofu
Saturated Fat 1.881g 0.691g Tofu
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 1.056g Tofu
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 2.699g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Tofu
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
6%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
59%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.19g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172476/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.