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Figs vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between figs 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 figs.
  • Tarragon covers your daily iron needs 399% more than figs.
  • Figs have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of figs is 61, while the glycemic index of tarragon is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Figs, raw 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.
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
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 less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1941.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3154.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1201.7%
Contains more IronIron +8629.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +867.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +2500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2135.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6124.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2100%

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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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 6.7% 2.3% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +318.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2578%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2032.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +4466.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 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 WaterWater +922.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2936%
Contains more FatsFats +2313.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +161.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1722.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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22% 24% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +618.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2468.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 0.37mg 32.3mg 399%
Manganese 0.128mg 7.967mg 341%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 2.41mg 177%
Calcium 35mg 1139mg 110%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 1.339mg 99%
Potassium 232mg 3020mg 82%
Magnesium 17mg 347mg 79%
Copper 0.07mg 0.677mg 67%
Folate 6µg 274µg 67%
Vitamin C 2mg 50mg 53%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 8.95mg 53%
Protein 0.75g 22.77g 44%
Phosphorus 14mg 313mg 43%
Zinc 0.15mg 3.9mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 3.698g 24%
Vitamin A 7µg 210µg 23%
Fiber 2.9g 7.4g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.251mg 16%
Calories 74kcal 295kcal 11%
Fats 0.3g 7.24g 11%
Carbs 19.18g 50.22g 10%
Selenium 0.2µg 4.4µg 8%
Saturated fat 0.06g 1.881g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 6%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 4%
Sodium 1mg 62mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 0.474g 1%
Choline 4.7mg 1%
Net carbs 16.28g 42.82g N/A
Sugar 16.26g N/A
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Figs 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
8%
Figs
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.821g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $5.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.