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Tarragon vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tarragon and Pecan

  • Tarragon has more Iron, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Folate, Vitamin C, and Magnesium, while Pecan has more Copper.
  • Tarragon covers your daily need of Iron 372% more than Pecan.
  • Tarragon contains 45 times more Vitamin C than Pecan. While Tarragon contains 50mg of Vitamin C, Pecan contains only 1.1mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, tarragon, dried and Nuts, pecans.

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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.
Tarragon
Tarragon
7
:
3
Pecan
Pecan
Contains more Calcium +1527.1%
Contains more Iron +1176.7%
Contains more Magnesium +186.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +636.6%
Contains more Manganese +77%
Contains more Selenium +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +16.2%
Contains more Copper +77.3%
Tarragon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Pecan
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Contains more Calcium +1527.1%
Contains more Iron +1176.7%
Contains more Magnesium +186.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +636.6%
Contains more Manganese +77%
Contains more Selenium +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +16.2%
Contains more Copper +77.3%

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.
Tarragon
Tarragon
6
:
4
Pecan
Pecan
Contains more Vitamin A +7400%
Contains more Vitamin C +4445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +930%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +666.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1047.6%
Contains more Folate +1145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.9%
Tarragon
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%
Pecan
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 28% 0% 4% 166% 30% 22% 52% 49% 17% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +7400%
Contains more Vitamin C +4445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +930%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +666.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1047.6%
Contains more Folate +1145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tarragon
Tarragon
4
:
1
Pecan
Pecan
Contains more Protein +148.3%
Contains more Carbs +262.3%
Contains more Water +119.9%
Contains more Other +712.8%
Contains more Fats +894.1%
Tarragon
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
Pecan
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +148.3%
Contains more Carbs +262.3%
Contains more Water +119.9%
Contains more Other +712.8%
Contains more Fats +894.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tarragon
Tarragon
1
:
2
Pecan
Pecan
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8507.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +484.5%
Tarragon
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Pecan
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8507.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +484.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tarragon Pecan
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 Pecan Opinion
Net carbs 42.82g 4.26g Tarragon
Protein 22.77g 9.17g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 71.97g Pecan
Carbs 50.22g 13.86g Tarragon
Calories 295kcal 691kcal Pecan
Starch 0.46g Pecan
Fructose 0.04g Pecan
Sugar 3.97g Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g 9.6g Pecan
Calcium 1139mg 70mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 2.53mg Tarragon
Magnesium 347mg 121mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 313mg 277mg Tarragon
Potassium 3020mg 410mg Tarragon
Sodium 62mg 0mg Pecan
Zinc 3.9mg 4.53mg Pecan
Copper 0.677mg 1.2mg Pecan
Manganese 7.967mg 4.5mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg 3.8µg Tarragon
Vitamin A 4200IU 56IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 3µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 1.4mg Pecan
Vitamin C 50mg 1.1mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.66mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.13mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 1.167mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.863mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.21mg Tarragon
Folate 274µg 22µg Tarragon
Vitamin K 3.5µg Pecan
Tryptophan 0.093mg Pecan
Threonine 0.306mg Pecan
Isoleucine 0.336mg Pecan
Leucine 0.598mg Pecan
Lysine 0.287mg Pecan
Methionine 0.183mg Pecan
Phenylalanine 0.426mg Pecan
Valine 0.411mg Pecan
Histidine 0.262mg Pecan
Saturated Fat 1.881g 6.18g Tarragon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 40.801g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 21.614g Pecan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Pecan
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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.299g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan
Pecan is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.