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Tarragon vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tarragon and Fireweed?

  • Fireweed has less Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Folate, and Copper than Tarragon.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for Iron is 374% higher.
  • Tarragon has 23 times more Vitamin C than Fireweed. Tarragon has 50mg of Vitamin C, while Fireweed has 2.2mg.

We used Spices, tarragon, dried and Fireweed, leaves, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +165.5%
Contains more Iron +1245.8%
Contains more Magnesium +122.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +189.8%
Contains more Potassium +511.3%
Contains more Zinc +46.6%
Contains more Copper +111.6%
Contains more Manganese +18.8%
Contains more Selenium +388.9%
Contains less Sodium -45.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Calcium +165.5%
Contains more Iron +1245.8%
Contains more Magnesium +122.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +189.8%
Contains more Potassium +511.3%
Contains more Zinc +46.6%
Contains more Copper +111.6%
Contains more Manganese +18.8%
Contains more Selenium +388.9%
Contains less Sodium -45.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +660.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +877.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +281.3%
Contains more Folate +144.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +660.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +877.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +281.3%
Contains more Folate +144.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +383.4%
Contains more Fats +163.3%
Contains more Carbs +161.3%
Contains more Other +373.6%
Contains more Water +814.5%
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% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Protein +383.4%
Contains more Fats +163.3%
Contains more Carbs +161.3%
Contains more Other +373.6%
Contains more Water +814.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 42.82g 8.62g Tarragon
Protein 22.77g 4.71g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 2.75g Tarragon
Carbs 50.22g 19.22g Tarragon
Calories 295kcal 103kcal Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 1139mg 429mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 2.4mg Tarragon
Magnesium 347mg 156mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 313mg 108mg Tarragon
Potassium 3020mg 494mg Tarragon
Sodium 62mg 34mg Fireweed
Zinc 3.9mg 2.66mg Tarragon
Copper 0.677mg 0.32mg Tarragon
Manganese 7.967mg 6.704mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg 0.9µg Tarragon
Vitamin A 4200IU 3598IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 180µg Tarragon
Vitamin C 50mg 2.2mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.033mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.137mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 4.674mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.632mg Tarragon
Folate 274µg 112µg Tarragon
Saturated Fat 1.881g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g Tarragon
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Fireweed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
143%
Tarragon
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

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?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.881g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fireweed
Fireweed is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/nutrients
  2. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.