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Chocolate vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chocolate and tarragon

  • The amount of iron, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin A, potassium, vitamin B3, and magnesium in tarragon is higher than in chocolate.
  • Tarragon covers your daily need for iron, 304% more than chocolate.
  • Chocolate contains 10 times more saturated fat than tarragon. While chocolate contains 18.519g of saturated fat, tarragon contains only 1.881g.
  • Tarragon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tarragon is 0, while the glycemic index of chocolate is 23.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
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 CopperCopper +51.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1933.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +440.3%
Contains more IronIron +302.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +94%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +461.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.7%

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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +904%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2578%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5638.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 +332%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +366.6%
Contains more WaterWater +697.9%
Contains more OtherOther +607.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 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 +1912.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +238.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 8.02mg 32.3mg 304%
Manganese 1.419mg 7.967mg 285%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 2.41mg 182%
Calcium 56mg 1139mg 108%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 1.339mg 99%
Saturated fat 18.519g 1.881g 76%
Potassium 559mg 3020mg 72%
Folate 274µg 69%
Vitamin C 50mg 56%
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 8.95mg 51%
Magnesium 146mg 347mg 48%
Copper 1.028mg 0.677mg 39%
Fats 31.28g 7.24g 37%
Protein 4.88g 22.77g 36%
Monounsaturated fat 9.54g 0.474g 23%
Vitamin A 2µg 210µg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.251mg 19%
Zinc 2.01mg 3.9mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 3.698g 17%
Phosphorus 206mg 313mg 15%
Calories 546kcal 295kcal 13%
Caffeine 43mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg 10%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Carbs 61.17g 50.22g 4%
Selenium 3µg 4.4µg 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Sodium 24mg 62mg 2%
Fiber 7g 7.4g 2%
Net carbs 54.17g 42.82g N/A
Sugar 47.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.112g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
9%
Chocolate
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.638g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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 contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $4)

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.