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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 A, vitamin B2, potassium, magnesium, and folate.
  • 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
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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% 1.5% 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% 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 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 DV% diff.
Iron 1.88mg 32.3mg 380%
Manganese 0.022mg 7.967mg 345%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 2.41mg 175%
Calcium 17mg 1139mg 112%
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 1.339mg 84%
Potassium 310mg 3020mg 80%
Magnesium 23mg 347mg 77%
Folate 18µg 274µg 64%
Copper 0.119mg 0.677mg 62%
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg 56%
Selenium 26.4µg 4.4µg 40%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Saturated fat 8.83g 1.881g 32%
Fiber 0g 7.4g 30%
Vitamin A 0µg 210µg 23%
Fats 20.94g 7.24g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 0.474g 21%
Phosphorus 188mg 313mg 18%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Carbs 0g 50.22g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 3.698g 15%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 8.95mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.251mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 13%
Zinc 4.46mg 3.9mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4%
Protein 24.52g 22.77g 4%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Calories 294kcal 295kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 42.82g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sodium 72mg 62mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
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
118%
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.