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Avocado vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are avocadoes and tarragon different?

  • Tarragon is higher than avocadoes in iron, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin A, magnesium, potassium, copper, and folate.
  • Tarragon covers your daily need for iron, 397% more than avocadoes.
  • Avocadoes have a higher glycemic index (40) than tarragon (0).

Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Spices, tarragon, dried 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 248% 342% 266% 1211% 226% 106% 134% 8.1% 1039% 24%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1096.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9391.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +522.7%
Contains more IronIron +5772.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +256.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +509.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +501.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5510.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1000%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 167% 70% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +274.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +930%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +837.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +238.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
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
Contains more FatsFats +102.5%
Contains more WaterWater +846.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1038.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +488.7%
Contains more OtherOther +661.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.881 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.698 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1967.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +103.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Avocado Tarragon
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 Avocado Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 0.55mg 32.3mg 397%
Manganese 0.142mg 7.967mg 340%
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 2.41mg 166%
Calcium 12mg 1139mg 113%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 1.339mg 93%
Magnesium 29mg 347mg 76%
Potassium 485mg 3020mg 75%
Copper 0.19mg 0.677mg 54%
Folate 81µg 274µg 48%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 8.95mg 45%
Vitamin C 10mg 50mg 44%
Protein 2g 22.77g 42%
Phosphorus 52mg 313mg 37%
Zinc 0.64mg 3.9mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 9.799g 0.474g 23%
Vitamin A 7µg 210µg 23%
Vitamin K 21µg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.251mg 15%
Carbs 8.53g 50.22g 14%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 3.698g 13%
Fats 14.66g 7.24g 11%
Calories 160kcal 295kcal 7%
Selenium 0.4µg 4.4µg 7%
Fiber 6.7g 7.4g 3%
Choline 14.2mg 3%
Sodium 7mg 62mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.126g 1.881g 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 42.82g N/A
Sugar 0.66g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado Tarragon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Avocado
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.245g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $5.2)
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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/nutrients
  2. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/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.