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Pistachio vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pistachio and Tarragon

  • Pistachio has more Copper, and Vitamin B1, however, Tarragon is richer in Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for Iron is 355% more.
  • Pistachio contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Tarragon. Pistachio contains 0.87mg of Vitamin B1, while Tarragon contains 0.251mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, 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 more Phosphorus +56.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +92%
Contains more Selenium +59.1%
Contains more Calcium +984.8%
Contains more Iron +724%
Contains more Magnesium +186.8%
Contains more Potassium +194.6%
Contains more Zinc +77.3%
Contains more Manganese +563.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +92%
Contains more Selenium +59.1%
Contains more Calcium +984.8%
Contains more Iron +724%
Contains more Magnesium +186.8%
Contains more Potassium +194.6%
Contains more Zinc +77.3%
Contains more Manganese +563.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +714%
Contains more Vitamin C +792.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +736.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +588.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.8%
Contains more Folate +437.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
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 B1 +246.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +714%
Contains more Vitamin C +792.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +736.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +588.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.8%
Contains more Folate +437.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +526%
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Carbs +84.8%
Contains more Water +77.1%
Contains more Other +303.7%
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 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 Fats +526%
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Carbs +84.8%
Contains more Water +77.1%
Contains more Other +303.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4806.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.2%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4806.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Tarragon Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 42.82g Tarragon
Protein 20.16g 22.77g Tarragon
Fats 45.32g 7.24g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 50.22g Tarragon
Calories 560kcal 295kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g Tarragon
Fiber 10.6g 7.4g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 1139mg Tarragon
Iron 3.92mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Magnesium 121mg 347mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 490mg 313mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 3020mg Tarragon
Sodium 1mg 62mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 3.9mg Tarragon
Copper 1.3mg 0.677mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 7µg 4.4µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 210µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 50mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.251mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Folate 51µg 274µg Tarragon
Tryptophan 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 1.881g Tarragon
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 0.474g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 3.698g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pistachio 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
71%
Pistachio
143%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.