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Meatball vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between meatball and tarragon

  • Meatball has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B1, while tarragon has more iron, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin A, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin C.
  • Tarragon covers your daily need for iron, 377% more than meatball.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Meatballs, meatless 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 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +1827.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4456%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1577.8%
Contains more IronIron +1395.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +116.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +450%
~equal in Copper ~0.677mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~313mg

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 0% 0% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +273.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +258%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1105%
Contains more FolateFolate +251.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 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 +24.3%
Contains more WaterWater +649.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +527.8%
Contains more OtherOther +200.8%
~equal in Protein ~22.77g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 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 -24.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +361.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 2.16mg 32.3mg 377%
Manganese 7.967mg 346%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 2.41mg 170%
Calcium 25mg 1139mg 111%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 1.339mg 87%
Potassium 180mg 3020mg 84%
Magnesium 18mg 347mg 78%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.251mg 57%
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg 56%
Folate 78µg 274µg 49%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 8.95mg 40%
Vitamin A 0µg 210µg 23%
Sodium 550mg 62mg 21%
Zinc 1.8mg 3.9mg 19%
Choline 88.4mg 16%
Carbs 8g 50.22g 14%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 12%
Fiber 4.6g 7.4g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 10%
Selenium 0.8µg 4.4µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 3.698g 6%
Calories 197kcal 295kcal 5%
Protein 21g 22.77g 4%
Phosphorus 344mg 313mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 0.474g 4%
Copper 0.706mg 0.677mg 3%
Fats 9g 7.24g 3%
Saturated fat 1.425g 1.881g 2%
Net carbs 3.4g 42.82g N/A
Sugar 1.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
57%
Meatball
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 488mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.456g)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball 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 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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.