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Chicken meat vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chicken meat and tarragon

  • The amount of iron, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin A, magnesium, copper, and folate in tarragon is higher than in chicken meat.
  • Tarragon covers your daily iron needs 388% more than chicken meat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
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 SeleniumSelenium +443.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1408.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7493.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1254.3%
Contains more IronIron +2463.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +925.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +101%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39735%

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% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +298.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +697%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +502.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +5380%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~8.95mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 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 +19.9%
Contains more FatsFats +87.8%
Contains more WaterWater +668.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~12.03g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 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 +1026.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken meat 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 Chicken meat Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 1.26mg 32.3mg 388%
Manganese 0.02mg 7.967mg 346%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 2.41mg 155%
Calcium 15mg 1139mg 112%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 1.339mg 90%
Potassium 223mg 3020mg 82%
Magnesium 23mg 347mg 77%
Copper 0.066mg 0.677mg 68%
Folate 5µg 274µg 67%
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg 56%
Selenium 23.9µg 4.4µg 35%
Fiber 0g 7.4g 30%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 21%
Phosphorus 182mg 313mg 19%
Zinc 1.94mg 3.9mg 18%
Vitamin A 48µg 210µg 18%
Carbs 0g 50.22g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.251mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Choline 65.9mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.34g 0.474g 12%
Fats 13.6g 7.24g 10%
Saturated fat 3.79g 1.881g 9%
Protein 27.3g 22.77g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 3.698g 5%
Calories 239kcal 295kcal 3%
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 8.95mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Sodium 82mg 62mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 42.82g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat 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
36%
Chicken meat
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.909g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $5)
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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.