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Chorizo vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chorizo and Tarragon

  • Chorizo has more Vitamin B12, however, Tarragon is richer in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Potassium, Folate, and Copper.
  • Tarragon covers your daily Iron needs 384% more than Chorizo.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef 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.
Contains more Selenium +379.5%
Contains more Calcium +14137.5%
Contains more Iron +1931.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1827.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.7%
Contains more Potassium +658.8%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +14.4%
Contains more Copper +746.3%
Contains more Manganese +19817.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Contains more Selenium +379.5%
Contains more Calcium +14137.5%
Contains more Iron +1931.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1827.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.7%
Contains more Potassium +658.8%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +14.4%
Contains more Copper +746.3%
Contains more Manganese +19817.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +346.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.7%
Contains more Folate +13600%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 167% 63% 309% 168% 0% 557% 206% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +346.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.7%
Contains more Folate +13600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +428.6%
Contains more Water +311.5%
Contains more Carbs +2600%
Contains more Other +206.9%
Equal in Protein - 22.77
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 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 Fats +428.6%
Contains more Water +311.5%
Contains more Carbs +2600%
Contains more Other +206.9%
Equal in Protein - 22.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3781.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.698
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3781.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.698

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Tarragon Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 42.82g Tarragon
Protein 24.1g 22.77g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 7.24g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 50.22g Tarragon
Calories 455kcal 295kcal Chorizo
Fiber 0g 7.4g Tarragon
Calcium 8mg 1139mg Tarragon
Iron 1.59mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Magnesium 18mg 347mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 150mg 313mg Tarragon
Potassium 398mg 3020mg Tarragon
Sodium 1235mg 62mg Tarragon
Zinc 3.41mg 3.9mg Tarragon
Copper 0.08mg 0.677mg Tarragon
Manganese 0.04mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 21.1µg 4.4µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 210µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.251mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Folate 2µg 274µg Tarragon
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Tarragon
Saturated Fat 14.38g 1.881g Tarragon
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 0.474g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 3.698g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Tarragon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
68%
Chorizo
143%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

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 - 1173mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.499g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.