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Roquefort vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between roquefort and tarragon

  • The amount of iron, manganese, vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium, copper, vitamin B2, and folate in tarragon is higher than in roquefort.
  • Tarragon covers your daily iron needs 397% more than roquefort.
  • Tarragon has 29 times less sodium than roquefort. Roquefort has 1809mg of sodium, while tarragon has 62mg.
  • Roquefort has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of roquefort is 27, while the glycemic index of tarragon is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, roquefort and Spices, tarragon, dried.

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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% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
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 +25.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +229.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1056.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3218.7%
Contains more IronIron +5667.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1891.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26456.7%

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% 98% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 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 AVitamin A +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +527.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1119.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1843.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +459.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 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 +323.2%
Contains more WaterWater +408.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2411%
Contains more OtherOther +86.8%
~equal in Protein ~22.77g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 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 +1687.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +180.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 0.56mg 32.3mg 397%
Manganese 0.03mg 7.967mg 345%
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 2.41mg 176%
Potassium 91mg 3020mg 86%
Saturated fat 19.263g 1.881g 79%
Sodium 1809mg 62mg 76%
Magnesium 30mg 347mg 75%
Copper 0.034mg 0.677mg 71%
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 1.339mg 58%
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg 56%
Folate 49µg 274µg 56%
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 8.95mg 51%
Calcium 662mg 1139mg 48%
Fats 30.64g 7.24g 36%
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 35%
Fiber 0g 7.4g 30%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 8.474g 0.474g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.251mg 18%
Selenium 14.5µg 4.4µg 18%
Zinc 2.08mg 3.9mg 17%
Carbs 2g 50.22g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 3.698g 16%
Phosphorus 392mg 313mg 11%
Vitamin A 294µg 210µg 9%
Calories 369kcal 295kcal 4%
Protein 21.54g 22.77g 2%
Net carbs 2g 42.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0%
Valine 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.602mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roquefort 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
39%
Roquefort
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 1747mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.382g)
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 is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Roquefort
Roquefort is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.