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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.
Contains more Calcium +1652.3%
Contains more Iron +295.3%
Contains more Magnesium +478.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +209.9%
Contains more Potassium +317.7%
Contains more Zinc +74.9%
Contains more Copper +154.5%
Contains more Manganese +52.5%
Contains more Selenium +528.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
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 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1652.3%
Contains more Iron +295.3%
Contains more Magnesium +478.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +209.9%
Contains more Potassium +317.7%
Contains more Zinc +74.9%
Contains more Copper +154.5%
Contains more Manganese +52.5%
Contains more Selenium +528.6%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +69900%
Contains more Vitamin C +1823.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +286.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +891.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +712.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2912.5%
Contains more Folate +265.3%
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 1% 0% 0% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +69900%
Contains more Vitamin C +1823.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +286.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +891.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +712.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2912.5%
Contains more Folate +265.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1151.1%
Contains more Fats +1377.6%
Contains more Carbs +98.4%
Contains more Other +568.3%
Contains more Water +811.9%
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 Protein +1151.1%
Contains more Fats +1377.6%
Contains more Carbs +98.4%
Contains more Other +568.3%
Contains more Water +811.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +777.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2075.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +777.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2075.3%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 42.82g 25.31g Tarragon
Protein 22.77g 1.82g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 0.49g Tarragon
Carbs 50.22g 25.31g Tarragon
Calories 295kcal 99kcal Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g Tarragon
Calcium 1139mg 65mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 8.17mg Tarragon
Magnesium 347mg 60mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 313mg 101mg Tarragon
Potassium 3020mg 723mg Tarragon
Sodium 62mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 3.9mg 2.23mg Tarragon
Copper 0.677mg 0.266mg Tarragon
Manganese 7.967mg 5.224mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg 0.7µg Tarragon
Vitamin A 4200IU 6IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 0µg Tarragon
Vitamin C 50mg 2.6mg 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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Tarragon Lemongrass
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
13%
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 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. 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.