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Tarragon vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tarragon and Leek?

  • Tarragon is richer than Leek in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for Iron is 378% more.
  • Tarragon has 45 times more Vitamin B2 than Leek. While Tarragon has 1.339mg of Vitamin B2, Leek has only 0.03mg.

We used Spices, tarragon, dried and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw types 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.
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Leek
Contains more Calcium +1830.5%
Contains more Iron +1438.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1139.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +794.3%
Contains more Potassium +1577.8%
Contains more Zinc +3150%
Contains more Copper +464.2%
Contains more Manganese +1556.3%
Contains more Selenium +340%
Contains less Sodium -67.7%
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 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains more Calcium +1830.5%
Contains more Iron +1438.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1139.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +794.3%
Contains more Potassium +1577.8%
Contains more Zinc +3150%
Contains more Copper +464.2%
Contains more Manganese +1556.3%
Contains more Selenium +340%
Contains less Sodium -67.7%

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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Leek
Contains more Vitamin A +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +318.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4363.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +934.3%
Contains more Folate +328.1%
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 101% 19% 0% 40% 15% 7% 8% 9% 54% 48% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin A +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +318.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4363.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +934.3%
Contains more Folate +328.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Leek
Contains more Protein +1418%
Contains more Fats +2313.3%
Contains more Carbs +254.9%
Contains more Other +1045.7%
Contains more Water +972.4%
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
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +1418%
Contains more Fats +2313.3%
Contains more Carbs +254.9%
Contains more Other +1045.7%
Contains more Water +972.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Leek
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2127.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2127.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Leek Opinion
Net carbs 42.82g 12.35g Tarragon
Protein 22.77g 1.5g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 0.3g Tarragon
Carbs 50.22g 14.15g Tarragon
Calories 295kcal 61kcal Tarragon
Sugar 3.9g Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g 1.8g Tarragon
Calcium 1139mg 59mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 2.1mg Tarragon
Magnesium 347mg 28mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 313mg 35mg Tarragon
Potassium 3020mg 180mg Tarragon
Sodium 62mg 20mg Leek
Zinc 3.9mg 0.12mg Tarragon
Copper 0.677mg 0.12mg Tarragon
Manganese 7.967mg 0.481mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg 1µg Tarragon
Vitamin A 4200IU 1667IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 83µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 0.92mg Leek
Vitamin C 50mg 12mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.06mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.03mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 0.4mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Leek
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.233mg Tarragon
Folate 274µg 64µg Tarragon
Vitamin K 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.012mg Leek
Threonine 0.063mg Leek
Isoleucine 0.052mg Leek
Leucine 0.096mg Leek
Lysine 0.078mg Leek
Methionine 0.018mg Leek
Phenylalanine 0.055mg Leek
Valine 0.056mg Leek
Histidine 0.025mg Leek
Saturated Fat 1.881g 0.04g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 0.004g Tarragon
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 0.166g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Leek
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
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
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 is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.841g)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $5.6)
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. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.