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Swiss cheese vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Swiss cheese and tarragon

  • Swiss cheese is higher in vitamin B12; however, tarragon is richer in iron, manganese, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B2, magnesium, copper, and folate.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for iron is 402% higher.
  • Tarragon has less saturated fat.
  • Tarragon has a lower glycemic index (0) than Swiss cheese (27).

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, swiss 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 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
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 ZincZinc +12.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +581.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +951.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4094.4%
Contains more IronIron +24746.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1340.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30542.3%

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% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
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% 70% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +2181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +343.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13884.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3294.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +2640%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 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 ProteinProtein +18.4%
Contains more FatsFats +328%
Contains more WaterWater +386.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3387.5%
Contains more OtherOther +303.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 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 +1597.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +175.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 0.13mg 32.3mg 402%
Manganese 0.026mg 7.967mg 345%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 2.41mg 180%
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0µg 128%
Potassium 72mg 3020mg 87%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 1.339mg 80%
Magnesium 33mg 347mg 75%
Saturated fat 18.227g 1.881g 74%
Copper 0.047mg 0.677mg 70%
Folate 10µg 274µg 66%
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg 56%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 8.95mg 56%
Selenium 30µg 4.4µg 47%
Phosphorus 574mg 313mg 37%
Fats 30.99g 7.24g 37%
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg 31%
Fiber 0g 7.4g 30%
Calcium 890mg 1139mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.251mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 0.474g 19%
Carbs 1.44g 50.22g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 3.698g 16%
Vitamin A 288µg 210µg 9%
Protein 26.96g 22.77g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 7%
Calories 393kcal 295kcal 5%
Sodium 187mg 62mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Zinc 4.37mg 3.9mg 4%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 42.82g N/A
Trans fat 0.987g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese 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
48%
Swiss cheese
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.346g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.