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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, vitamin A, and potassium; however, brazil nut is richer in selenium and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for brazil nut is 3477% higher.
  • 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% 70% 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 DV% diff.
Selenium 4.4µg 1917µg 3477%
Iron 32.3mg 2.43mg 373%
Manganese 7.967mg 1.223mg 293%
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.101mg 178%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 24.399g 138%
Copper 0.677mg 1.743mg 118%
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.035mg 100%
Calcium 1139mg 160mg 98%
Fats 7.24g 67.1g 92%
Potassium 3020mg 659mg 69%
Saturated fat 1.881g 16.134g 65%
Folate 274µg 22µg 63%
Monounsaturated fat 0.474g 23.879g 59%
Phosphorus 313mg 725mg 59%
Vitamin C 50mg 0.7mg 55%
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 0.295mg 54%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.617mg 31%
Vitamin A 210µg 0µg 23%
Calories 295kcal 659kcal 18%
Protein 22.77g 14.32g 17%
Carbs 50.22g 11.74g 13%
Magnesium 347mg 376mg 7%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 4%
Sodium 62mg 3mg 3%
Zinc 3.9mg 4.06mg 1%
Net carbs 42.82g 4.24g N/A
Sugar 2.33g N/A
Fiber 7.4g 7.5g 0%
Starch 0.25g 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
118%
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.