Garden cress vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
The main differences between garden cress and tarragon
- Garden cress has more vitamin A; however, tarragon has more iron, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B2, magnesium, potassium, copper, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for iron for tarragon is 388% higher.
- Tarragon has 2 times less vitamin A than garden cress. Garden cress has 6917IU of vitamin A, while tarragon has 4200IU.
Food types used in this article are Cress, garden, raw and Spices, tarragon, dried.
Infographic

Infographic link
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 less SodiumSodium | -77.4% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +813.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1306.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +398.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +2384.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +298.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1595.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +311.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1340.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +388.9% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +38% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +64.8% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +213.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +415% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +795% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +875.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +242.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
5.5 g
Water:
89.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
22.77 g
Fats:
7.24 g
Carbs:
50.22 g
Water:
7.74 g
Other:
12.03 g
Contains more WaterWater | +1055% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +775.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +934.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +813.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +568.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.023 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.228 g
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 | -98.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +98.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1521.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
![]() |
![]() |
||
Rich in minerals |
![]() |
||
Lower in Sugar |
![]() |
||
Lower in Sodium |
![]() |
||
Lower in Saturated fat |
![]() |
||
Lower in Glycemic Index |
![]() |
||
Lower in price |
![]() |
||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | ![]() |
![]() |
DV% diff. |
Vitamin K | 541.9µg | 452% | |
Iron | 1.3mg | 32.3mg | 388% |
Manganese | 0.553mg | 7.967mg | 322% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.247mg | 2.41mg | 166% |
Calcium | 81mg | 1139mg | 106% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 1.339mg | 83% |
Magnesium | 38mg | 347mg | 74% |
Potassium | 606mg | 3020mg | 71% |
Copper | 0.17mg | 0.677mg | 56% |
Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 8.95mg | 50% |
Folate | 80µg | 274µg | 49% |
Protein | 2.6g | 22.77g | 40% |
Phosphorus | 76mg | 313mg | 34% |
Zinc | 0.23mg | 3.9mg | 33% |
Fiber | 1.1g | 7.4g | 25% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.228g | 3.698g | 23% |
Vitamin C | 69mg | 50mg | 21% |
Carbs | 5.5g | 50.22g | 15% |
Vitamin A | 346µg | 210µg | 15% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.251mg | 14% |
Calories | 32kcal | 295kcal | 13% |
Fats | 0.7g | 7.24g | 10% |
Saturated fat | 0.023g | 1.881g | 8% |
Selenium | 0.9µg | 4.4µg | 6% |
Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.242mg | 5% | |
Choline | 19.5mg | 4% | |
Sodium | 14mg | 62mg | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.239g | 0.474g | 1% |
Net carbs | 4.4g | 42.82g | N/A |
Sugar | 4.4g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


is better in case of low diet
![]() |
![]() |
|
Low Calories diet |
![]() |
|
Low Fats diet |
![]() |
|
Low Carbs diet |
![]() |
|
Low Glycemic Index diet |
![]() |
People also compare
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
150%

118%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%

360%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Garden cress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.858g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?

Garden cress is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.