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Cinnamon vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cinnamon and Tarragon

  • Cinnamon is higher in Manganese, and Fiber, however, Tarragon is richer in Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Magnesium, Folate, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for Manganese is 413% higher.
  • Cinnamon has 7 times more Fiber than Tarragon. While Cinnamon has 53.1g of Fiber, Tarragon has only 7.4g.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, cinnamon, ground 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 less Sodium -83.9%
Contains more Manganese +119.2%
Contains more Calcium +13.7%
Contains more Iron +288.2%
Contains more Magnesium +478.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +389.1%
Contains more Potassium +600.7%
Contains more Zinc +113.1%
Contains more Copper +99.7%
Contains more Selenium +41.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Contains less Sodium -83.9%
Contains more Manganese +119.2%
Contains more Calcium +13.7%
Contains more Iron +288.2%
Contains more Magnesium +478.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +389.1%
Contains more Potassium +600.7%
Contains more Zinc +113.1%
Contains more Copper +99.7%
Contains more Selenium +41.9%

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 A +1323.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1040.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3165.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +571.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1425.3%
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 18% 47% 0% 13% 6% 10% 25% 22% 37% 5% 0% 78%
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 +1323.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1040.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3165.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +571.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1425.3%
Contains more Folate +4466.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +60.5%
Contains more Water +36.7%
Contains more Protein +470.7%
Contains more Fats +483.9%
Contains more Other +234.2%
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 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 Carbs +60.5%
Contains more Water +36.7%
Contains more Protein +470.7%
Contains more Fats +483.9%
Contains more Other +234.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5338.2%
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5338.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Tarragon Opinion
Net carbs 27.49g 42.82g Tarragon
Protein 3.99g 22.77g Tarragon
Fats 1.24g 7.24g Tarragon
Carbs 80.59g 50.22g Cinnamon
Calories 247kcal 295kcal Tarragon
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g Tarragon
Fiber 53.1g 7.4g Cinnamon
Calcium 1002mg 1139mg Tarragon
Iron 8.32mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Magnesium 60mg 347mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 64mg 313mg Tarragon
Potassium 431mg 3020mg Tarragon
Sodium 10mg 62mg Cinnamon
Zinc 1.83mg 3.9mg Tarragon
Copper 0.339mg 0.677mg Tarragon
Manganese 17.466mg 7.967mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 4.4µg Tarragon
Vitamin A 295IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 210µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 2.32mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3.8mg 50mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.251mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.358mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Folate 6µg 274µg Tarragon
Vitamin K 31.2µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.049mg Cinnamon
Threonine 0.136mg Cinnamon
Isoleucine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Leucine 0.253mg Cinnamon
Lysine 0.243mg Cinnamon
Methionine 0.078mg Cinnamon
Phenylalanine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Valine 0.224mg Cinnamon
Histidine 0.117mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.345g 1.881g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 0.474g Tarragon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 3.698g Tarragon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon 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
21%
Cinnamon
143%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.536g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/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.