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Tarragon vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tarragon and arugula

  • The amount of iron, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B2, potassium, magnesium, copper, vitamin B3, and folate in tarragon is higher than in arugula.
  • Tarragon covers your daily iron needs 386% more than arugula.
  • Arugula has 33 times less vitamin B6 than tarragon. Tarragon has 2.41mg of vitamin B6, while arugula has 0.073mg.
  • Arugula has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of arugula is 32, while the glycemic index of tarragon is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, tarragon, dried and Arugula, raw.

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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 248% 342% 266% 1211% 226% 106% 134% 8.1% 1039% 24%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 48% 33% 55% 25% 13% 22% 3.5% 42% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +638.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +611.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +718.4%
Contains more IronIron +2112.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +790.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +729.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +501.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2381.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1366.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.5%

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 167% 70% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 0%
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 50% 40% 8.6% 0% 11% 20% 5.7% 26% 17% 0% 272% 73% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +470.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1457%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2834.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3201.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +182.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +782.6%
Contains more FatsFats +997%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1275.9%
Contains more OtherOther +759.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1084.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 8% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.881 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.698 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.319 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +867.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1059.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tarragon Arugula
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 Tarragon Arugula DV% diff.
Iron 32.3mg 1.46mg 386%
Manganese 7.967mg 0.321mg 332%
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.073mg 180%
Calcium 1139mg 160mg 98%
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.086mg 96%
Vitamin K 108.6µg 91%
Potassium 3020mg 369mg 78%
Magnesium 347mg 47mg 71%
Copper 0.677mg 0.076mg 67%
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 0.305mg 54%
Folate 274µg 97µg 44%
Protein 22.77g 2.58g 40%
Vitamin C 50mg 15mg 39%
Phosphorus 313mg 52mg 37%
Zinc 3.9mg 0.47mg 31%
Fiber 7.4g 1.6g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 0.319g 23%
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.044mg 17%
Carbs 50.22g 3.65g 16%
Calories 295kcal 25kcal 14%
Fats 7.24g 0.66g 10%
Vitamin A 210µg 119µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.437mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.881g 0.086g 8%
Selenium 4.4µg 0.3µg 7%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 3%
Choline 15.3mg 3%
Sodium 62mg 27mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.474g 0.049g 1%
Net carbs 42.82g 2.05g N/A
Sugar 2.05g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Arugula
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
118%
Tarragon
41%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
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?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.795g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $5.6)
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. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/nutrients
  2. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.