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Mustard vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mustard and tarragon?

  • Tarragon is richer than mustard in iron, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B2, potassium, magnesium, copper, folate, and vitamin C.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for iron is 384% more.
  • The glycemic index of tarragon is lower.

We used Mustard, prepared, yellow and Spices, tarragon, dried types 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 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
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 SeleniumSelenium +661.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +622.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1707.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1886.8%
Contains more IronIron +1906.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +814.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +509.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +189.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1787.9%

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 1% 6.5% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
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% 252% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +16566.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3753.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1812.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1484.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3342.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +3814.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 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 +981.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +508.8%
Contains more FatsFats +116.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +761.4%
Contains more OtherOther +257%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 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 -88.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +360.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +377.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mustard Tarragon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals 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 Mustard Tarragon Opinion
Calories 60kcal 295kcal Tarragon
Protein 3.74g 22.77g Tarragon
Fats 3.34g 7.24g Tarragon
Vitamin C 0.3mg 50mg Tarragon
Net carbs 1.83g 42.82g Tarragon
Carbs 5.83g 50.22g Tarragon
Magnesium 48mg 347mg Tarragon
Calcium 63mg 1139mg Tarragon
Potassium 152mg 3020mg Tarragon
Iron 1.61mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Sugar 0.92g Tarragon
Fiber 4g 7.4g Tarragon
Copper 0.074mg 0.677mg Tarragon
Zinc 0.64mg 3.9mg Tarragon
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Phosphorus 108mg 313mg Tarragon
Sodium 1104mg 62mg Tarragon
Vitamin A 109IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A 5µg 210µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 0.36mg Mustard
Manganese 0.422mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 33.5µg 4.4µg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.251mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Vitamin K 1.4µg Mustard
Folate 7µg 274µg Tarragon
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Tarragon
Choline 22.4mg Mustard
Saturated Fat 0.214g 1.881g Mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g 0.474g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 3.698g Tarragon
Tryptophan 0.009mg Mustard
Threonine 0.167mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0.146mg Mustard
Leucine 0.292mg Mustard
Lysine 0.264mg Mustard
Methionine 0.076mg Mustard
Phenylalanine 0.161mg Mustard
Valine 0.189mg Mustard
Histidine 0.119mg Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard 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
11%
Mustard
132%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 1042mg)
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 lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.667g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard
Mustard is cheaper (difference - $3.9)
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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.