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Tarragon vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tarragon and lamb

  • Tarragon has more iron, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B2, potassium, magnesium, and folate, while lamb has more vitamin B12.
  • Tarragon covers your daily need for iron, 380% more than lamb.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, tarragon, dried and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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%
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1408.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +874.2%
Contains more IronIron +1618.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +468.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36113.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%

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%
Lamb
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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% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +151%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +435.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1753.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1422.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1367.1%
Contains more FatsFats +189.2%
Contains more WaterWater +594.1%
~equal in Protein ~24.52g

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
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +144.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1760.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Lamb DV% diff.
Iron 32.3mg 1.88mg 380%
Manganese 7.967mg 0.022mg 345%
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.13mg 175%
Calcium 1139mg 17mg 112%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg 106%
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.25mg 84%
Potassium 3020mg 310mg 80%
Magnesium 347mg 23mg 77%
Folate 274µg 18µg 64%
Copper 0.677mg 0.119mg 62%
Vitamin C 50mg 0mg 56%
Selenium 4.4µg 26.4µg 40%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Saturated fat 1.881g 8.83g 32%
Fiber 7.4g 0g 30%
Vitamin A 210µg 0µg 23%
Fats 7.24g 20.94g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.474g 8.82g 21%
Phosphorus 313mg 188mg 18%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Carbs 50.22g 0g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 1.51g 15%
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 6.66mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.1mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 13%
Zinc 3.9mg 4.46mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4%
Protein 22.77g 24.52g 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Calories 295kcal 294kcal 0%
Net carbs 42.82g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sodium 62mg 72mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Lamb
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
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 - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.949g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.