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Cereal vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cereal and Tarragon different?

  • Cereal is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Tarragon is richer in Manganese, Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Cereal is 503% higher.
  • Cereal contains 4 times more Vitamin A RAE than Tarragon. While Cereal contains 814µg of Vitamin A RAE, Tarragon contains only 210µg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Spices, tarragon, dried are the varieties 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.
Contains more Zinc +94.9%
Contains more Selenium +43.2%
Contains more Calcium +11290%
Contains more Magnesium +1726.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +306.5%
Contains more Potassium +2776.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Copper +394.2%
Contains more Manganese +908.5%
Equal in Iron - 32.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Contains more Zinc +94.9%
Contains more Selenium +43.2%
Contains more Calcium +11290%
Contains more Magnesium +1726.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +306.5%
Contains more Potassium +2776.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Copper +394.2%
Contains more Manganese +908.5%
Equal in Iron - 32.3

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.
Cereal
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +2405.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +230.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +29.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 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 252% 0% 0% 167% 63% 309% 168% 0% 557% 206% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2405.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +230.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +29.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +72.9%
Contains more Protein +275.7%
Contains more Fats +570.4%
Contains more Water +104.8%
Contains more Other +439.5%
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 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 Carbs +72.9%
Contains more Protein +275.7%
Contains more Fats +570.4%
Contains more Water +104.8%
Contains more Other +439.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +132.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +944.6%
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +132.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +944.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cereal Tarragon Opinion
Net carbs 85.45g 42.82g Cereal
Protein 6.06g 22.77g Tarragon
Fats 1.08g 7.24g Tarragon
Carbs 86.85g 50.22g Cereal
Calories 378kcal 295kcal Cereal
Fructose 0.26g Cereal
Sugar 10.35g Tarragon
Fiber 1.4g 7.4g Tarragon
Calcium 10mg 1139mg Tarragon
Iron 34.06mg 32.3mg Cereal
Magnesium 19mg 347mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 77mg 313mg Tarragon
Potassium 105mg 3020mg Tarragon
Sodium 795mg 62mg Tarragon
Zinc 7.6mg 3.9mg Cereal
Copper 0.137mg 0.677mg Tarragon
Manganese 0.79mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 6.3µg 4.4µg Cereal
Vitamin A 2792IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 814µg 210µg Cereal
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cereal
Vitamin C 38.5mg 50mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 6.288mg 0.251mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 3.87mg 1.339mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 29.62mg 8.95mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.226mg Cereal
Vitamin B6 5.986mg 2.41mg Cereal
Folate 274µg Tarragon
Tryptophan 0.066mg Cereal
Threonine 0.241mg Cereal
Isoleucine 0.26mg Cereal
Leucine 0.767mg Cereal
Lysine 0.113mg Cereal
Methionine 0.13mg Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.365mg Cereal
Valine 0.344mg Cereal
Histidine 0.162mg Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.26g 1.881g Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.204g 0.474g Tarragon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.354g 3.698g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cereal Tarragon
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
393%
Cereal
143%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
Cereal
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 733mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.621g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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

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.