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Pumpkin vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pumpkin and Tarragon

  • The amount of Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Potassium, Folate, Copper, and Vitamin B3 in Tarragon is higher than in Pumpkin.
  • Tarragon covers your daily need of Iron 394% more than Pumpkin.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pumpkin, 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 8.6% 6.3% 30% 30% 42% 8.7% 19% 0.13% 16% 1.6%
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 less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2791.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5323.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +788.2%
Contains more IronIron +3937.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +433.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1118.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +611.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6273.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1366.7%

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 30% 511% 21% 0% 13% 25% 11% 18% 14% 0% 2.8% 12% 4.5%
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% 252% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +402%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1391.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3850.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1612.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 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 WaterWater +1083.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2177%
Contains more FatsFats +7140%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +672.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1403.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.005 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3546.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73860%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Tarragon Opinion
Calories 26kcal 295kcal Tarragon
Protein 1g 22.77g Tarragon
Fats 0.1g 7.24g Tarragon
Vitamin C 9mg 50mg Tarragon
Net carbs 6g 42.82g Tarragon
Carbs 6.5g 50.22g Tarragon
Magnesium 12mg 347mg Tarragon
Calcium 21mg 1139mg Tarragon
Potassium 340mg 3020mg Tarragon
Iron 0.8mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Sugar 2.76g Tarragon
Fiber 0.5g 7.4g Tarragon
Copper 0.127mg 0.677mg Tarragon
Zinc 0.32mg 3.9mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 44mg 313mg Tarragon
Sodium 1mg 62mg Pumpkin
Vitamin A 8513IU 4200IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A 426µg 210µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 1.06mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.125mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 0.3µg 4.4µg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.251mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.298mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Vitamin K 1.1µg Pumpkin
Folate 16µg 274µg Tarragon
Choline 8.2mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.052g 1.881g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.474g Tarragon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.005g 3.698g Tarragon
Tryptophan 0.012mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.029mg Pumpkin
Isoleucine 0.031mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.046mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.054mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.011mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.035mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.016mg Pumpkin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin Tarragon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Pumpkin
132%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pumpkin
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.829g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $5.8)
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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.