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Tarragon vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tarragon and Lemongrass

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin B3 in Tarragon is higher than in Lemongrass.
  • Tarragon covers your daily need of Iron 302% more than Lemongrass.
  • Tarragon contains 30 times more Vitamin B6 than Lemongrass. While Tarragon contains 2.41mg of Vitamin B6, Lemongrass contains only 0.08mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, tarragon, dried and Lemon grass (citronella), raw.

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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 43% 20% 64% 306% 89% 61% 43% 0.78% 681% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +478.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1652.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +317.7%
Contains more IronIron +295.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +154.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +209.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +528.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%

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% 252% 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 8.7% 0.36% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1823.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +69900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +286.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +891.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +712.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2912.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +265.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1151.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1377.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +98.4%
Contains more OtherOther +568.3%
Contains more WaterWater +811.9%

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
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.17 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +777.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2075.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tarragon Lemongrass
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Lemongrass Opinion
Calories 295kcal 99kcal Tarragon
Protein 22.77g 1.82g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 0.49g Tarragon
Vitamin C 50mg 2.6mg Tarragon
Net carbs 42.82g 25.31g Tarragon
Carbs 50.22g 25.31g Tarragon
Magnesium 347mg 60mg Tarragon
Calcium 1139mg 65mg Tarragon
Potassium 3020mg 723mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 8.17mg Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g Tarragon
Copper 0.677mg 0.266mg Tarragon
Zinc 3.9mg 2.23mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 313mg 101mg Tarragon
Sodium 62mg 6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 4200IU 6IU Tarragon
Vitamin A 210µg 0µg Tarragon
Manganese 7.967mg 5.224mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg 0.7µg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.065mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.135mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 1.101mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.05mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.08mg Tarragon
Folate 274µg 75µg Tarragon
Saturated Fat 1.881g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 0.054g Tarragon
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 0.17g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Lemongrass
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
132%
Tarragon
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
131%
Lemongrass

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?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.762g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.