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Mozzarella vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mozzarella and tarragon different?

  • Tarragon is higher than mozzarella in iron, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B2, magnesium, copper, folate, vitamin C, and vitamin B3.
  • Tarragon covers your daily need for iron, 401% more than mozzarella.
  • Mozzarella contains 6 times more saturated fat than tarragon. Mozzarella contains 10.867g of saturated fat, while tarragon contains 1.881g.
  • Mozzarella has a higher glycemic index (27) than tarragon (0).

Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +256.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1234.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3078.9%
Contains more IronIron +12820%
Contains more CopperCopper +2407.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.6%

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 0% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1155%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2912.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2944.4%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 ProteinProtein +20.8%
Contains more FatsFats +136.2%
Contains more WaterWater +544.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1520%
Contains more OtherOther +401.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 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 +921.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +626.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mozzarella Tarragon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 0.25mg 32.3mg 401%
Manganese 7.967mg 346%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 2.41mg 179%
Potassium 95mg 3020mg 86%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 1.339mg 77%
Magnesium 26mg 347mg 76%
Copper 0.027mg 0.677mg 72%
Folate 9µg 274µg 66%
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg 56%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 8.95mg 55%
Saturated fat 10.867g 1.881g 41%
Calcium 731mg 1139mg 41%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg 38%
Phosphorus 524mg 313mg 30%
Fiber 0g 7.4g 30%
Selenium 15.7µg 4.4µg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 3.698g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.251mg 19%
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg 18%
Carbs 3.1g 50.22g 16%
Fats 17.1g 7.24g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 0.474g 11%
Protein 27.5g 22.77g 9%
Vitamin A 137µg 210µg 8%
Zinc 3.13mg 3.9mg 7%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Sodium 16mg 62mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Calories 280kcal 295kcal 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 42.82g N/A
Sugar 1.23g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella 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
23%
Mozzarella
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.986g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.