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Lemon vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lemon and Tarragon

  • Tarragon is higher than Lemon in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Magnesium, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for Iron is 396% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Lemons, raw, without peel 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.
Lemon
Lemon
1
:
9
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Calcium +4280.8%
Contains more Iron +5283.3%
Contains more Magnesium +4237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1856.3%
Contains more Potassium +2088.4%
Contains more Zinc +6400%
Contains more Copper +1729.7%
Contains more Manganese +26456.7%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Lemon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Tarragon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Calcium +4280.8%
Contains more Iron +5283.3%
Contains more Magnesium +4237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1856.3%
Contains more Potassium +2088.4%
Contains more Zinc +6400%
Contains more Copper +1729.7%
Contains more Manganese +26456.7%
Contains more Selenium +1000%

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.
Lemon
Lemon
4
:
6
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains more Vitamin A +18990.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +527.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6595%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8850%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2912.5%
Contains more Folate +2390.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 50
Lemon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 177% 10% 5% 2% 12% 19% 9% 0% 0%
Tarragon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 167% 63% 309% 168% 0% 557% 206% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +18990.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +527.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6595%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8850%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2912.5%
Contains more Folate +2390.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 50

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemon
Lemon
1
:
4
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains more Water +1049.6%
Contains more Protein +1970%
Contains more Fats +2313.3%
Contains more Carbs +438.8%
Contains more Other +3910%
Lemon
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
Tarragon
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 Water +1049.6%
Contains more Protein +1970%
Contains more Fats +2313.3%
Contains more Carbs +438.8%
Contains more Other +3910%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemon
Lemon
1
:
2
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4209.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4055.1%
Lemon
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Tarragon
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4209.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4055.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lemon 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 Lemon Tarragon Opinion
Net carbs 6.52g 42.82g Tarragon
Protein 1.1g 22.77g Tarragon
Fats 0.3g 7.24g Tarragon
Carbs 9.32g 50.22g Tarragon
Calories 29kcal 295kcal Tarragon
Sugar 2.5g Tarragon
Fiber 2.8g 7.4g Tarragon
Calcium 26mg 1139mg Tarragon
Iron 0.6mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Magnesium 8mg 347mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 16mg 313mg Tarragon
Potassium 138mg 3020mg Tarragon
Sodium 2mg 62mg Lemon
Zinc 0.06mg 3.9mg Tarragon
Copper 0.037mg 0.677mg Tarragon
Manganese 0.03mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 0.4µg 4.4µg Tarragon
Vitamin A 22IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 210µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 0.15mg Lemon
Vitamin C 53mg 50mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.251mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Folate 11µg 274µg Tarragon
Saturated Fat 0.039g 1.881g Lemon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.474g Tarragon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 3.698g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemon Tarragon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Lemon
143%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lemon
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.842g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
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.

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. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/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.