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Lamb vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between lamb and tarragon

  • Lamb has more vitamin B12, while tarragon has more iron, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B2, potassium, magnesium, folate, and copper.
  • Tarragon covers your daily need for iron 380% more than lamb.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Lamb
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
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 ZincZinc +14.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1408.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +874.2%
Contains more IronIron +1618.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +468.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36113.6%

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.
Lamb
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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 0% 0% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
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% 252% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +151%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +435.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1753.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1422.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 +189.2%
Contains more WaterWater +594.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1367.1%
~equal in Protein ~22.77g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 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 +1760.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +144.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Tarragon Opinion
Calories 294kcal 295kcal Tarragon
Protein 24.52g 22.77g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 7.24g Lamb
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg Tarragon
Net carbs 0g 42.82g Tarragon
Carbs 0g 50.22g Tarragon
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Tarragon
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 347mg Tarragon
Calcium 17mg 1139mg Tarragon
Potassium 310mg 3020mg Tarragon
Iron 1.88mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Fiber 0g 7.4g Tarragon
Copper 0.119mg 0.677mg Tarragon
Zinc 4.46mg 3.9mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 313mg Tarragon
Sodium 72mg 62mg Tarragon
Vitamin A 0IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A 0µg 210µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 26.4µg 4.4µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.251mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 18µg 274µg Tarragon
Choline 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 1.881g Tarragon
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 0.474g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 3.698g Tarragon
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Tarragon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
52%
Lamb
132%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
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 - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.949g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.