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Brazil nut vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are brazil nut and tarragon different?

  • Brazil nut is higher in selenium and copper; however, tarragon is richer in iron, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin A, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for brazil nut is 3477% higher.
  • Brazil nut contains 9 times more saturated fat than tarragon. While brazil nut contains 16.134g of saturated fat, tarragon contains only 1.881g.

Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched 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 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
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 CopperCopper +157.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +131.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43468.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +611.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +358.3%
Contains more IronIron +1229.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +551.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~347mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.9mg

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 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
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 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7042.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3725.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2933.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2286.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1145.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 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 +826.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +327.8%
Contains more WaterWater +126.3%
Contains more OtherOther +251.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 37% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.399 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4937.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +559.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Tarragon DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 4.4µg 3477%
Iron 2.43mg 32.3mg 373%
Manganese 1.223mg 7.967mg 293%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 2.41mg 178%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 3.698g 138%
Copper 1.743mg 0.677mg 118%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 1.339mg 100%
Calcium 160mg 1139mg 98%
Fats 67.1g 7.24g 92%
Potassium 659mg 3020mg 69%
Saturated fat 16.134g 1.881g 65%
Folate 22µg 274µg 63%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 0.474g 59%
Phosphorus 725mg 313mg 59%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 50mg 55%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 8.95mg 54%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.251mg 31%
Vitamin A 0µg 210µg 23%
Calories 659kcal 295kcal 18%
Protein 14.32g 22.77g 17%
Carbs 11.74g 50.22g 13%
Magnesium 376mg 347mg 7%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 4%
Sodium 3mg 62mg 3%
Zinc 4.06mg 3.9mg 1%
Net carbs 4.24g 42.82g N/A
Sugar 2.33g N/A
Fiber 7.5g 7.4g 0%
Starch 0.25g 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut 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
27%
Brazil nut
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.253g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.