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Tarragon vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tarragon and Peppermint

  • Peppermint has less Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Copper.
  • Tarragon covers your daily Iron needs 340% more than Peppermint.
  • Peppermint contains 19 times less Vitamin B6 than Tarragon. Tarragon contains 2.41mg of Vitamin B6, while Peppermint contains 0.129mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, tarragon, dried and Peppermint, fresh.

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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 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +333.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +368.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +430.8%
Contains more IronIron +535.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +105.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +251.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +328.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +577.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%

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 106% 255% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +206.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +424.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1768.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +140.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~4248IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +507.2%
Contains more FatsFats +670.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +237.3%
Contains more OtherOther +579.7%
Contains more WaterWater +916.1%

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
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1336.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +628%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Peppermint Opinion
Calories 295kcal 70kcal Tarragon
Protein 22.77g 3.75g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 0.94g Tarragon
Vitamin C 50mg 31.8mg Tarragon
Net carbs 42.82g 6.89g Tarragon
Carbs 50.22g 14.89g Tarragon
Magnesium 347mg 80mg Tarragon
Calcium 1139mg 243mg Tarragon
Potassium 3020mg 569mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 5.08mg Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g 8g Peppermint
Copper 0.677mg 0.329mg Tarragon
Zinc 3.9mg 1.11mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 313mg 73mg Tarragon
Sodium 62mg 31mg Peppermint
Vitamin A 4200IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A 210µg 212µg Peppermint
Manganese 7.967mg 1.176mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.082mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.266mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 1.706mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.129mg Tarragon
Folate 274µg 114µg Tarragon
Saturated Fat 1.881g 0.246g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 0.033g Tarragon
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 0.508g Tarragon
Tryptophan 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Peppermint
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
47%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.635g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peppermint
Peppermint is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.