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Cheese vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cheese and tarragon

  • The amount of iron, manganese, vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium, copper, vitamin B2, folate, and vitamin B3 in tarragon is higher than in cheese.
  • Tarragon covers your daily iron needs 402% more than cheese.
  • Tarragon has 10 times less saturated fat than cheese. Cheese has 18.867g of saturated fat, while tarragon has 1.881g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar 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.
Cheese
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 +45.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +547.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1185.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3873.7%
Contains more IronIron +22971.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +2156.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29407.4%
~equal in Zinc ~3.9mg

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.
Cheese
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 0% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +765.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15069.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3551.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +914.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +360.1%
Contains more WaterWater +378.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1525.2%
Contains more OtherOther +224.3%
~equal in Protein ~22.77g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 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 +1850.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +160.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 0.14mg 32.3mg 402%
Manganese 0.027mg 7.967mg 345%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 2.41mg 180%
Potassium 76mg 3020mg 87%
Saturated fat 18.867g 1.881g 77%
Magnesium 27mg 347mg 76%
Copper 0.03mg 0.677mg 72%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 1.339mg 70%
Folate 27µg 274µg 62%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 8.95mg 56%
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg 56%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg 46%
Selenium 28.5µg 4.4µg 44%
Calcium 710mg 1139mg 43%
Fats 33.31g 7.24g 40%
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg 33%
Fiber 0g 7.4g 30%
Sodium 653mg 62mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 0.474g 22%
Phosphorus 455mg 313mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.251mg 19%
Carbs 3.09g 50.22g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 3.698g 15%
Vitamin A 330µg 210µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 8%
Calories 404kcal 295kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Zinc 3.64mg 3.9mg 2%
Protein 22.87g 22.77g 0%
Net carbs 3.09g 42.82g N/A
Sugar 0.48g N/A
Trans fat 0.917g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese Tarragon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
35%
Cheese
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 591mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.986g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.