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Tarragon vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tarragon and Brazil nut different?

  • Tarragon is higher in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Potassium, and Folate, however, Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3477% higher.
  • Tarragon contains 38 times more Vitamin B2 than Brazil nut. While Tarragon contains 1.339mg of Vitamin B2, Brazil nut contains only 0.035mg.
  • Tarragon has less Saturated Fat.

Spices, tarragon, dried and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched 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.
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 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +611.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +358.3%
Contains more IronIron +1229.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +551.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +157.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +131.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43468.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~376mg
~equal in Zinc ~4.06mg

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 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7042.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3725.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2933.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2286.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +145.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +59%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +327.8%
Contains more WaterWater +126.3%
Contains more OtherOther +251.8%
Contains more FatsFats +826.8%

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
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.399 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4937.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +559.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Brazil nut Opinion
Calories 295kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Protein 22.77g 14.32g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 67.1g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 50mg 0.7mg Tarragon
Net carbs 42.82g 4.24g Tarragon
Carbs 50.22g 11.74g Tarragon
Magnesium 347mg 376mg Brazil nut
Calcium 1139mg 160mg Tarragon
Potassium 3020mg 659mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 2.43mg Tarragon
Sugar 2.33g Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g 7.5g Brazil nut
Copper 0.677mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Zinc 3.9mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 313mg 725mg Brazil nut
Sodium 62mg 3mg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 4200IU 0IU Tarragon
Vitamin A 210µg 0µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Manganese 7.967mg 1.223mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.035mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 0.295mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.184mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.101mg Tarragon
Folate 274µg 22µg Tarragon
Choline 28.8mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 1.881g 16.134g Tarragon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 24.399g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Brazil nut
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
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.253g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.