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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 A, vitamin B2, magnesium, potassium, and folate.
  • Tarragon covers your daily iron needs 384% more than chorizo.
  • Chorizo has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chorizo is 28, while the glycemic index of tarragon is 0.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
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 +379.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1827.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14137.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +658.8%
Contains more IronIron +1931.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +746.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +151%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +346.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +354.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +13600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FatsFats +428.6%
Contains more WaterWater +311.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2600%
Contains more OtherOther +206.9%
~equal in Protein ~22.77g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 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 +3781.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.698g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Iron 1.59mg 32.3mg 384%
Manganese 0.04mg 7.967mg 345%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 2.41mg 145%
Calcium 8mg 1139mg 113%
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 1.339mg 80%
Magnesium 18mg 347mg 78%
Potassium 398mg 3020mg 77%
Folate 2µg 274µg 68%
Copper 0.08mg 0.677mg 66%
Saturated fat 14.38g 1.881g 57%
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg 56%
Sodium 1235mg 62mg 51%
Fats 38.27g 7.24g 48%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 0.474g 45%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.251mg 32%
Selenium 21.1µg 4.4µg 30%
Fiber 0g 7.4g 30%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 8.95mg 24%
Vitamin A 0µg 210µg 23%
Phosphorus 150mg 313mg 23%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 22%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Carbs 1.86g 50.22g 16%
Calories 455kcal 295kcal 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Zinc 3.41mg 3.9mg 4%
Protein 24.1g 22.77g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 3.698g 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 42.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo 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
65%
Chorizo
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
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 - 1173mg)
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.