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Lettuce vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lettuce and Tarragon

  • Lettuce contains less Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Magnesium, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B3 than Tarragon.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Tarragon is 393% higher.

Food types used in this article are Lettuce, green leaf, raw 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.
Contains less Sodium -54.8%
Contains more Calcium +3063.9%
Contains more Iron +3655.8%
Contains more Magnesium +2569.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +979.3%
Contains more Potassium +1456.7%
Contains more Zinc +2066.7%
Contains more Copper +2234.5%
Contains more Manganese +3086.8%
Contains more Selenium +633.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 33% 10% 13% 18% 4% 5% 10% 33% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Contains less Sodium -54.8%
Contains more Calcium +3063.9%
Contains more Iron +3655.8%
Contains more Magnesium +2569.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +979.3%
Contains more Potassium +1456.7%
Contains more Zinc +2066.7%
Contains more Copper +2234.5%
Contains more Manganese +3086.8%
Contains more Selenium +633.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +443.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +258.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1573.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2577.8%
Contains more Folate +621.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 445% 5% 0% 31% 18% 19% 8% 9% 21% 29% 0% 316%
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 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +443.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +258.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1573.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2577.8%
Contains more Folate +621.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1127.1%
Contains more Protein +1574.3%
Contains more Fats +4726.7%
Contains more Carbs +1649.8%
Contains more Other +1779.7%
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 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 Water +1127.1%
Contains more Protein +1574.3%
Contains more Fats +4726.7%
Contains more Carbs +1649.8%
Contains more Other +1779.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4409.8%
19% 6% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.082 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4409.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lettuce 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 Lettuce Tarragon Opinion
Net carbs 1.57g 42.82g Tarragon
Protein 1.36g 22.77g Tarragon
Fats 0.15g 7.24g Tarragon
Carbs 2.87g 50.22g Tarragon
Calories 15kcal 295kcal Tarragon
Fructose 0.43g Lettuce
Sugar 0.78g Tarragon
Fiber 1.3g 7.4g Tarragon
Calcium 36mg 1139mg Tarragon
Iron 0.86mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Magnesium 13mg 347mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 29mg 313mg Tarragon
Potassium 194mg 3020mg Tarragon
Sodium 28mg 62mg Lettuce
Zinc 0.18mg 3.9mg Tarragon
Copper 0.029mg 0.677mg Tarragon
Manganese 0.25mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 0.6µg 4.4µg Tarragon
Vitamin A 7405IU 4200IU Lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 370µg 210µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 0.22mg Lettuce
Vitamin C 9.2mg 50mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.251mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 0.375mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.134mg Lettuce
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Folate 38µg 274µg Tarragon
Vitamin K 126.3µg Lettuce
Tryptophan 0.009mg Lettuce
Threonine 0.059mg Lettuce
Isoleucine 0.084mg Lettuce
Leucine 0.079mg Lettuce
Lysine 0.084mg Lettuce
Methionine 0.016mg Lettuce
Phenylalanine 0.055mg Lettuce
Valine 0.07mg Lettuce
Histidine 0.022mg Lettuce
Saturated Fat 0.02g 1.881g Lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.474g Tarragon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g 3.698g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lettuce 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
75%
Lettuce
143%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Lettuce
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.861g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce
Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
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. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/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.