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Cashew vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cashew and tarragon different?

  • Cashew is richer in copper, while tarragon is higher in iron, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin A, potassium, folate, and vitamin C.
  • Tarragon covers your daily need for iron, 320% more than cashew.
  • Cashew contains 3 times more copper than tarragon. Cashew contains 2.195mg of copper, while tarragon contains 0.677mg.
  • Cashew has a higher glycemic index (25) than tarragon (0).

Nuts, cashew nuts, raw 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.
Cashew
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 209% 11% 58% 251% 732% 158% 254% 1.6% 216% 109%
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 more CopperCopper +224.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +352.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2978.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +357.6%
Contains more IronIron +383.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +381.4%

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.
Cashew
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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 1.7% 0% 18% 0% 106% 13% 20% 52% 96% 0% 85% 19% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2208.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +742.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +477.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +996%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
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18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 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 +505.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66.3%
Contains more WaterWater +48.8%
Contains more OtherOther +373.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
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20% 60% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 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 +4920.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +112.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 6.68mg 32.3mg 320%
Manganese 1.655mg 7.967mg 274%
Copper 2.195mg 0.677mg 169%
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 2.41mg 153%
Calcium 37mg 1139mg 110%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 1.339mg 99%
Potassium 660mg 3020mg 69%
Folate 25µg 274µg 62%
Monounsaturated fat 23.797g 0.474g 58%
Fats 43.85g 7.24g 56%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 50mg 55%
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 8.95mg 49%
Phosphorus 593mg 313mg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 3.698g 28%
Vitamin K 34.1µg 28%
Selenium 19.9µg 4.4µg 28%
Saturated fat 7.783g 1.881g 27%
Vitamin A 0µg 210µg 23%
Zinc 5.78mg 3.9mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 17%
Fiber 3.3g 7.4g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.251mg 14%
Calories 553kcal 295kcal 13%
Magnesium 292mg 347mg 13%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Protein 18.22g 22.77g 9%
Carbs 30.19g 50.22g 7%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 6%
Sodium 12mg 62mg 2%
Net carbs 26.89g 42.82g N/A
Sugar 5.91g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.688mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0%
Leucine 1.472mg 0%
Lysine 0.928mg 0%
Methionine 0.362mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.094mg 0%
Histidine 0.456mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew 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%
Cashew
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.902g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew
Cashew 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 minerals?
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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.
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. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/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.