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Tarragon vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tarragon and Pistachio

  • Tarragon has more Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Pistachio is richer in Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for Iron is 355% more.
  • Tarragon contains 11 times more Calcium than Pistachio. Tarragon contains 1139mg of Calcium, while Pistachio contains 105mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, tarragon, dried and Nuts, pistachio nuts, 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 +984.8%
Contains more Iron +724%
Contains more Magnesium +186.8%
Contains more Potassium +194.6%
Contains more Zinc +77.3%
Contains more Manganese +563.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +92%
Contains more Selenium +59.1%
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 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Contains more Calcium +984.8%
Contains more Iron +724%
Contains more Magnesium +186.8%
Contains more Potassium +194.6%
Contains more Zinc +77.3%
Contains more Manganese +563.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +92%
Contains more Selenium +59.1%

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 +714%
Contains more Vitamin C +792.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +736.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +588.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.8%
Contains more Folate +437.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.6%
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 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +714%
Contains more Vitamin C +792.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +736.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +588.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.8%
Contains more Folate +437.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Carbs +84.8%
Contains more Water +77.1%
Contains more Other +303.7%
Contains more Fats +526%
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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Carbs +84.8%
Contains more Water +77.1%
Contains more Other +303.7%
Contains more Fats +526%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4806.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.9%
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4806.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Pistachio Opinion
Net carbs 42.82g 16.57g Tarragon
Protein 22.77g 20.16g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 45.32g Pistachio
Carbs 50.22g 27.17g Tarragon
Calories 295kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g 10.6g Pistachio
Calcium 1139mg 105mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 3.92mg Tarragon
Magnesium 347mg 121mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 313mg 490mg Pistachio
Potassium 3020mg 1025mg Tarragon
Sodium 62mg 1mg Pistachio
Zinc 3.9mg 2.2mg Tarragon
Copper 0.677mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Manganese 7.967mg 1.2mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg 7µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 4200IU 516IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 26µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 50mg 5.6mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.16mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 1.3mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 1.7mg Tarragon
Folate 274µg 51µg Tarragon
Tryptophan 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 1.881g 5.907g Tarragon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 14.38g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Pistachio
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
71%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.