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Cayenne pepper vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cayenne pepper and tarragon

  • Cayenne pepper has more vitamin A and fiber; however, tarragon is richer in iron, manganese, calcium, magnesium, folate, copper, vitamin B2, and potassium.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 748% more.
  • Cayenne pepper contains 4 times more fiber than tarragon. Cayenne pepper contains 27.2g of fiber, while tarragon contains 7.4g.
  • Cayenne pepper has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32, while the glycemic index of tarragon is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne 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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
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 -51.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +669.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50%
Contains more IronIron +314.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +298.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~313mg

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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
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 CVitamin C +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +891%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +158.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~8.95mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~2.41mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 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 +138.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.6%
Contains more OtherOther +99.2%
~equal in Water ~7.74g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 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 +480.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +126.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cayenne pepper 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 7.8mg 32.3mg 306%
Manganese 2mg 7.967mg 259%
Vitamin A 2081µg 210µg 208%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 199%
Calcium 148mg 1139mg 99%
Fiber 27.2g 7.4g 79%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Magnesium 152mg 347mg 46%
Folate 106µg 274µg 42%
Copper 0.373mg 0.677mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 1.339mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 3.698g 31%
Potassium 2014mg 3020mg 30%
Vitamin C 76.4mg 50mg 29%
Protein 12.01g 22.77g 22%
Fats 17.27g 7.24g 15%
Zinc 2.48mg 3.9mg 13%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Selenium 8.8µg 4.4µg 8%
Saturated fat 3.26g 1.881g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 0.474g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.251mg 6%
Phosphorus 293mg 313mg 3%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 2.41mg 3%
Carbs 56.63g 50.22g 2%
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 8.95mg 2%
Calories 318kcal 295kcal 1%
Sodium 30mg 62mg 1%
Net carbs 29.43g 42.82g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper 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
221%
Cayenne pepper
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.379g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.