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Tarragon vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tarragon and Shallot different?

  • Tarragon is higher than Shallot in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Magnesium, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Tarragon covers your daily need of Iron 389% more than Shallot.
  • Tarragon contains 67 times more Vitamin B2 than Shallot. Tarragon contains 1.339mg of Vitamin B2, while Shallot contains 0.02mg.

Spices, tarragon, dried and Shallots, raw types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +2978.4%
Contains more Iron +2591.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1552.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +421.7%
Contains more Potassium +804.2%
Contains more Zinc +875%
Contains more Copper +669.3%
Contains more Manganese +2628.4%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
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 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Contains more Calcium +2978.4%
Contains more Iron +2591.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1552.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +421.7%
Contains more Potassium +804.2%
Contains more Zinc +875%
Contains more Copper +669.3%
Contains more Manganese +2628.4%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%

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 +104900%
Contains more Vitamin C +525%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +318.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6595%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4375%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +598.6%
Contains more Folate +705.9%
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 1% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +104900%
Contains more Vitamin C +525%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +318.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6595%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4375%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +598.6%
Contains more Folate +705.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +810.8%
Contains more Fats +7140%
Contains more Carbs +198.9%
Contains more Other +1403.8%
Contains more Water +931%
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
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +810.8%
Contains more Fats +7140%
Contains more Carbs +198.9%
Contains more Other +1403.8%
Contains more Water +931%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3285.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9382.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3285.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9382.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Shallot Opinion
Net carbs 42.82g 13.6g Tarragon
Protein 22.77g 2.5g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 0.1g Tarragon
Carbs 50.22g 16.8g Tarragon
Calories 295kcal 72kcal Tarragon
Sugar 7.87g Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g 3.2g Tarragon
Calcium 1139mg 37mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 1.2mg Tarragon
Magnesium 347mg 21mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 313mg 60mg Tarragon
Potassium 3020mg 334mg Tarragon
Sodium 62mg 12mg Shallot
Zinc 3.9mg 0.4mg Tarragon
Copper 0.677mg 0.088mg Tarragon
Manganese 7.967mg 0.292mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg 1.2µg Tarragon
Vitamin A 4200IU 4IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 0µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 0.04mg Shallot
Vitamin C 50mg 8mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.06mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.02mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 0.2mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.29mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.345mg Tarragon
Folate 274µg 34µg Tarragon
Vitamin K 0.8µg Shallot
Tryptophan 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 1.881g 0.017g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 0.014g Tarragon
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 0.039g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Shallot
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
15%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.864g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $5.7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.