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Shiitake vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shiitake and tarragon different?

  • Tarragon has more iron, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B2, potassium, magnesium, folate, copper, and vitamin B3 than shiitake.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for tarragon is 399% higher.
  • Tarragon has a lower glycemic index (0) than shiitake (32).

Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Spices, tarragon, dried are the varieties used in this article.

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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 14% 0.6% 27% 15% 47% 28% 48% 1.2% 30% 31%
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 less SodiumSodium -85.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1635%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56850%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +893.4%
Contains more IronIron +7778%
Contains more CopperCopper +376.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +278.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +179.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3363.9%

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% 0% 6% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1573.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +517.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +722.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2007.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 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 WaterWater +1059.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +916.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1377.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +639.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1525.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 0.41mg 32.3mg 399%
Manganese 0.23mg 7.967mg 336%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 2.41mg 163%
Calcium 2mg 1139mg 114%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 1.339mg 86%
Potassium 304mg 3020mg 80%
Magnesium 20mg 347mg 78%
Folate 13µg 274µg 65%
Copper 0.142mg 0.677mg 59%
Vitamin C 50mg 56%
Protein 2.24g 22.77g 41%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 8.95mg 32%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 30%
Phosphorus 112mg 313mg 29%
Zinc 1.03mg 3.9mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 25%
Vitamin A 210µg 23%
Fiber 2.5g 7.4g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.251mg 20%
Carbs 6.79g 50.22g 14%
Calories 34kcal 295kcal 13%
Fats 0.49g 7.24g 10%
Saturated fat 1.881g 9%
Selenium 5.7µg 4.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Sodium 9mg 62mg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.474g 1%
Net carbs 4.29g 42.82g N/A
Sugar 2.38g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Tarragon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Shiitake
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
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 is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.881g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $4.7)

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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/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.