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Pistachio vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pistachios and tarragon

  • Pistachios have more copper; however, tarragon is richer in iron, manganese, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin A, potassium, folate, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for iron is 355% more.
  • Pistachios contain 2 times more copper than tarragon. Pistachios contain 1.3mg of copper, while tarragon contains 0.677mg.
  • Pistachios have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pistachios is 28, while the glycemic index of tarragon is 0.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
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 +92%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +186.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +984.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +194.6%
Contains more IronIron +724%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +246.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +792.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +736.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +588.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +437.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FatsFats +526%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +84.8%
Contains more WaterWater +77.1%
Contains more OtherOther +303.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 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 +4806.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +288.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 DV% diff.
Iron 3.92mg 32.3mg 355%
Manganese 1.2mg 7.967mg 294%
Calcium 105mg 1139mg 103%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 1.339mg 91%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 3.698g 71%
Copper 1.3mg 0.677mg 69%
Fats 45.32g 7.24g 59%
Potassium 1025mg 3020mg 59%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 0.474g 57%
Folate 51µg 274µg 56%
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 2.41mg 55%
Magnesium 121mg 347mg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.251mg 52%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 50mg 49%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 8.95mg 48%
Phosphorus 490mg 313mg 25%
Vitamin A 26µg 210µg 20%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 19%
Saturated fat 5.907g 1.881g 18%
Zinc 2.2mg 3.9mg 15%
Fiber 10.6g 7.4g 13%
Calories 560kcal 295kcal 13%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 10%
Carbs 27.17g 50.22g 8%
Selenium 7µg 4.4µg 5%
Protein 20.16g 22.77g 5%
Sodium 1mg 62mg 3%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 16.57g 42.82g N/A
Sugar 7.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pistachio 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
63%
Pistachio
118%
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.