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Steak vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Steak and Tarragon different?

  • Steak is richer in Vitamin B12, while Tarragon is higher in Iron, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Folate, Copper, and Vitamin C.
  • Tarragon covers your daily need of Iron 374% more than Steak.

Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Spices, tarragon, dried types were used in this article.

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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.
Steak
Steak
3
:
7
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains more Zinc +62.6%
Contains more Selenium +622.7%
Contains more Calcium +9391.7%
Contains more Iron +1245.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1408.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +92%
Contains more Potassium +982.4%
Contains more Copper +696.5%
Equal in Sodium - 62
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Tarragon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Contains more Zinc +62.6%
Contains more Selenium +622.7%
Contains more Calcium +9391.7%
Contains more Iron +1245.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1408.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +92%
Contains more Potassium +982.4%
Contains more Copper +696.5%
Equal in Sodium - 62

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.
Steak
Steak
3
:
7
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +16700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +239.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +344.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +382%
Contains more Folate +4466.7%
Steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Tarragon
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +16700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +239.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +344.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +382%
Contains more Folate +4466.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
3
:
2
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains more Fats +162.7%
Contains more Water +618.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2127.8%
Equal in Protein - 22.77
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Tarragon
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 Fats +162.7%
Contains more Water +618.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2127.8%
Equal in Protein - 22.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
1
:
2
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1834.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +312.7%
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Tarragon
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1834.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +312.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Tarragon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 42.82g Tarragon
Protein 24.85g 22.77g Steak
Fats 19.02g 7.24g Steak
Carbs 0g 50.22g Tarragon
Calories 271kcal 295kcal Tarragon
Fiber 0g 7.4g Tarragon
Calcium 12mg 1139mg Tarragon
Iron 2.4mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Magnesium 23mg 347mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 163mg 313mg Tarragon
Potassium 279mg 3020mg Tarragon
Sodium 58mg 62mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 3.9mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.677mg Tarragon
Manganese 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 31.8µg 4.4µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 210µg Tarragon
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.251mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Folate 6µg 274µg Tarragon
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Tarragon
Saturated Fat 8.443g 1.881g Tarragon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 0.474g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 3.698g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
49%
Steak
143%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.562g)
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?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak
Steak is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.