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Bran vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bran and Tarragon

  • Bran has less Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Magnesium, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Tarragon covers your daily Iron needs 393% more than Bran.

Food varieties used in this article are Oat bran, cooked 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.
Bran
2
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Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Calcium +11290%
Contains more Iron +3570.5%
Contains more Magnesium +767.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +163%
Contains more Potassium +3182.6%
Contains more Zinc +635.8%
Contains more Copper +925.8%
Contains more Manganese +726.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 33% 29% 51% 9% 1% 15% 22% 126% 43%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Calcium +11290%
Contains more Iron +3570.5%
Contains more Magnesium +767.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +163%
Contains more Potassium +3182.6%
Contains more Zinc +635.8%
Contains more Copper +925.8%
Contains more Manganese +726.5%

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.
Bran
1
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3838.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9540%
Contains more Folate +4466.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 40% 8% 3% 14% 6% 5% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3838.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9540%
Contains more Folate +4466.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran
1
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Contains more Water +985.3%
Contains more Protein +609.3%
Contains more Fats +741.9%
Contains more Carbs +339%
Contains more Other +2355.1%
3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.21 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 11.44 g
Water: 84 g
Other: 0.49 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 Water +985.3%
Contains more Protein +609.3%
Contains more Fats +741.9%
Contains more Carbs +339%
Contains more Other +2355.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +990.9%
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.163 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.291 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.339 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +990.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran Tarragon Opinion
Net carbs 8.84g 42.82g Tarragon
Protein 3.21g 22.77g Tarragon
Fats 0.86g 7.24g Tarragon
Carbs 11.44g 50.22g Tarragon
Calories 40kcal 295kcal Tarragon
Fiber 2.6g 7.4g Tarragon
Calcium 10mg 1139mg Tarragon
Iron 0.88mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Magnesium 40mg 347mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 119mg 313mg Tarragon
Potassium 92mg 3020mg Tarragon
Sodium 1mg 62mg Bran
Zinc 0.53mg 3.9mg Tarragon
Copper 0.066mg 0.677mg Tarragon
Manganese 0.964mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 7.7µg 4.4µg Bran
Vitamin A 0IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 210µg Tarragon
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.251mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 0.144mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.217mg Bran
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Folate 6µg 274µg Tarragon
Tryptophan 0.057mg Bran
Threonine 0.086mg Bran
Isoleucine 0.114mg Bran
Leucine 0.235mg Bran
Lysine 0.13mg Bran
Methionine 0.057mg Bran
Phenylalanine 0.155mg Bran
Valine 0.165mg Bran
Histidine 0.07mg Bran
Saturated Fat 0.163g 1.881g Bran
Monounsaturated Fat 0.291g 0.474g Tarragon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 3.698g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bran 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
6%
Bran
143%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Bran
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran
Bran is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.718g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran
Bran is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Bran - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168873/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.