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Tarragon vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tarragon and chocolate

  • The amount of iron, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin A, potassium, vitamin B3, and magnesium in tarragon is higher than in chocolate.
  • Tarragon covers your daily need for iron, 304% more than chocolate.
  • Tarragon contains 84 times more vitamin A than chocolate. While tarragon contains 4200IU of vitamin A, chocolate contains only 50IU.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tarragon is lower.
  • Tarragon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tarragon is 0, while the glycemic index of chocolate is 23.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, tarragon, dried and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1933.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +440.3%
Contains more IronIron +302.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +94%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +461.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.3%

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 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 0% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +904%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2578%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5638.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +366.6%
Contains more WaterWater +697.9%
Contains more OtherOther +607.6%
Contains more FatsFats +332%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.8%

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +238.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1912.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Chocolate DV% diff.
Iron 32.3mg 8.02mg 304%
Manganese 7.967mg 1.419mg 285%
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.042mg 182%
Calcium 1139mg 56mg 108%
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.05mg 99%
Saturated fat 1.881g 18.519g 76%
Potassium 3020mg 559mg 72%
Folate 274µg 69%
Vitamin C 50mg 56%
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 0.725mg 51%
Magnesium 347mg 146mg 48%
Copper 0.677mg 1.028mg 39%
Fats 7.24g 31.28g 37%
Protein 22.77g 4.88g 36%
Monounsaturated fat 0.474g 9.54g 23%
Vitamin A 210µg 2µg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.025mg 19%
Zinc 3.9mg 2.01mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 1.092g 17%
Phosphorus 313mg 206mg 15%
Calories 295kcal 546kcal 13%
Caffeine 0mg 43mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg 10%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Carbs 50.22g 61.17g 4%
Selenium 4.4µg 3µg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Sodium 62mg 24mg 2%
Fiber 7.4g 7g 2%
Net carbs 42.82g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 47.9g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.112g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.638g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $4)

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.