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Tarragon vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tarragon and pilaf

  • The amount of iron, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin A, potassium, magnesium, and copper in tarragon is higher than in pilaf.
  • Tarragon covers your daily need for iron, 373% more than pilaf.
  • Tarragon contains 300 times more vitamin A than pilaf. While tarragon contains 4200IU of vitamin A, pilaf contains only 14IU.
  • The amount of sodium in tarragon is lower.
  • Tarragon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tarragon is 0, while the glycemic index of pilaf is 60.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, tarragon, dried and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.

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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%
Pilaf
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 25% 17% 92% 55% 28% 66% 170% 115% 177%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +984.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1272.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1506.4%
Contains more IronIron +1223.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +307.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +286.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +803.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +636.4%

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%
Pilaf
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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 14% 1.3% 0.8% 0% 151% 20% 115% 43% 92% 2.5% 1.3% 159% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1119.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1439.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +502.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Pilaf
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10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +118.5%
Contains more FatsFats +428.5%
Contains more OtherOther +211.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52%
~equal in Water ~8.04g

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
Pilaf
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29% 35% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +880.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Pilaf DV% diff.
Iron 32.3mg 2.44mg 373%
Manganese 7.967mg 0.882mg 308%
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.4mg 155%
Calcium 1139mg 83mg 106%
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.087mg 96%
Potassium 3020mg 188mg 83%
Magnesium 347mg 32mg 75%
Copper 0.677mg 0.166mg 57%
Sodium 62mg 1303mg 54%
Selenium 4.4µg 32.4µg 51%
Vitamin C 50mg 4.1mg 51%
Starch 71.23g 29%
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.603mg 29%
Zinc 3.9mg 1.01mg 26%
Fiber 7.4g 1.2g 25%
Protein 22.77g 10.42g 25%
Phosphorus 313mg 154mg 23%
Vitamin A 210µg 4µg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 0.377g 22%
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 6.127mg 18%
Folate 274µg 212µg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 14%
Carbs 50.22g 76.31g 9%
Fats 7.24g 1.37g 9%
Saturated fat 1.881g 0.307g 7%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Calories 295kcal 359kcal 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg 1%
Net carbs 42.82g 75.11g N/A
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 1.53g N/A
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.474g 0.373g 0%
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 0.221mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0%
Leucine 0.523mg 0%
Lysine 0.189mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0%
Valine 0.374mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Pilaf
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
47%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 1241mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.574g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.