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Pound cake vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pound cake and tarragon

  • Tarragon is higher than pound cake in iron, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, potassium, vitamin B2, magnesium, vitamin A, copper, and folate.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for iron is 385% higher.
  • Tarragon has a lower glycemic index (0) than pound cake (54).

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
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 +13.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4237.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2323.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1926.8%
Contains more IronIron +2082.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1511.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +807%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +123.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7142.7%

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 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +437.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +454.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6594.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +552.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 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 +92.8%
Contains more WaterWater +234.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +355.4%
Contains more OtherOther +686.3%
~equal in Carbs ~50.22g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 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 +537.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.698g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 1.48mg 32.3mg 385%
Manganese 0.11mg 7.967mg 342%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 2.41mg 183%
Calcium 47mg 1139mg 109%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 1.339mg 84%
Potassium 149mg 3020mg 84%
Magnesium 8mg 347mg 81%
Copper 0.042mg 0.677mg 71%
Folate 42µg 274µg 58%
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg 56%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 8.95mg 46%
Protein 5g 22.77g 36%
Zinc 0.43mg 3.9mg 32%
Fiber 0.6g 7.4g 27%
Phosphorus 140mg 313mg 25%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin A 70µg 210µg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg 15%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Sodium 377mg 62mg 14%
Saturated fat 4.811g 1.881g 13%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Fats 13.96g 7.24g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.251mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 0.474g 6%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU 4%
Calories 353kcal 295kcal 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 3.698g 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Selenium 5µg 4.4µg 1%
Carbs 53.64g 50.22g 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 42.82g N/A
Sugar 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake 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
26%
Pound cake
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.