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Tarragon vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tarragon and French fries different?

  • Tarragon has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin C than French fries.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Tarragon is 394% higher.
  • Tarragon contains 63 times more Calcium than French fries. While Tarragon contains 1139mg of Calcium, French fries contain only 18mg.

Spices, tarragon, dried and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +6227.8%
Contains more Iron +3887.7%
Contains more Magnesium +891.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +150.4%
Contains more Potassium +421.6%
Contains less Sodium -70.5%
Contains more Zinc +680%
Contains more Copper +446%
Contains more Manganese +3125.5%
Contains more Selenium +388.9%
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 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +6227.8%
Contains more Iron +3887.7%
Contains more Magnesium +891.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +150.4%
Contains more Potassium +421.6%
Contains less Sodium -70.5%
Contains more Zinc +680%
Contains more Copper +446%
Contains more Manganese +3125.5%
Contains more Selenium +388.9%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +963.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +547.8%
Contains more Folate +813.3%
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 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +963.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +547.8%
Contains more Folate +813.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +563.8%
Contains more Carbs +21.2%
Contains more Other +550.3%
Contains more Fats +103.5%
Contains more Water +398.1%
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% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Protein +563.8%
Contains more Carbs +21.2%
Contains more Other +550.3%
Contains more Fats +103.5%
Contains more Water +398.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1159.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46%
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1159.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon French fries Opinion
Net carbs 42.82g 37.64g Tarragon
Protein 22.77g 3.43g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 14.73g French fries
Carbs 50.22g 41.44g Tarragon
Calories 295kcal 312kcal French fries
Sugar 0.3g Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g 3.8g Tarragon
Calcium 1139mg 18mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 0.81mg Tarragon
Magnesium 347mg 35mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 313mg 125mg Tarragon
Potassium 3020mg 579mg Tarragon
Sodium 62mg 210mg Tarragon
Zinc 3.9mg 0.5mg Tarragon
Copper 0.677mg 0.124mg Tarragon
Manganese 7.967mg 0.247mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg 0.9µg Tarragon
Vitamin A 4200IU 0IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 0µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 50mg 4.7mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.17mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.039mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 3.004mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.372mg Tarragon
Folate 274µg 30µg Tarragon
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
Trans Fat 0g 0.06g Tarragon
Saturated Fat 1.881g 2.336g Tarragon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tarragon French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.455g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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 is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.