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Ground ginger vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between ground ginger and tarragon

  • Ground ginger has more manganese and selenium; however, tarragon is richer in iron, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, and potassium.
  • Ground ginger's daily need coverage for manganese is 1101% more.
  • Ground ginger contains 13 times more selenium than tarragon. Ground ginger contains 55.8µg of selenium, while tarragon contains 4.4µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, ginger, ground 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 153% 34% 116% 743% 160% 99% 72% 3.5% 4343% 304%
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 -56.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +318%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1168.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +899.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +128.8%
Contains more IronIron +63.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +41%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.3%
~equal in Zinc ~3.9mg

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 2.3% 0.67% 0% 0% 12% 39% 180% 29% 144% 0% 2% 9.8% 22%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7042.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +445.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +687.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +285%
Contains more FolateFolate +2007.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~8.95mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 72% 10% 5%
Protein: 8.98 g
Fats: 4.24 g
Carbs: 71.62 g
Water: 9.94 g
Other: 5.22 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 CarbsCarbs +42.6%
Contains more WaterWater +28.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +153.6%
Contains more FatsFats +70.8%
Contains more OtherOther +130.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 12% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.929 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 -27.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +298.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.474g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground ginger Tarragon DV% diff.
Manganese 33.3mg 7.967mg 1101%
Iron 19.8mg 32.3mg 156%
Vitamin B6 0.626mg 2.41mg 137%
Calcium 114mg 1139mg 103%
Selenium 55.8µg 4.4µg 93%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 1.339mg 90%
Folate 13µg 274µg 65%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 50mg 55%
Potassium 1320mg 3020mg 50%
Magnesium 214mg 347mg 32%
Protein 8.98g 22.77g 28%
Fiber 14.1g 7.4g 27%
Vitamin A 2µg 210µg 23%
Copper 0.48mg 0.677mg 22%
Phosphorus 168mg 313mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.929g 3.698g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.251mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.477mg 10%
Carbs 71.62g 50.22g 7%
Choline 41.2mg 7%
Fats 4.24g 7.24g 5%
Vitamin B3 9.62mg 8.95mg 4%
Saturated fat 2.599g 1.881g 3%
Fructose 1.78g 2%
Calories 335kcal 295kcal 2%
Sodium 27mg 62mg 2%
Zinc 3.64mg 3.9mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Net carbs 57.52g 42.82g N/A
Sugar 3.39g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.479g 0.474g 0%
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.341mg 0%
Leucine 0.513mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.089mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.311mg 0%
Valine 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.199mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.223g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground ginger 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
34%
Ground ginger
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
603%
Ground ginger
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.718g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Ground ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170926/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.