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Tarragon vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tarragon and Shortbread

  • The amount of Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin C, and Folate in Tarragon is higher than in Shortbread.
  • Tarragon covers your daily need of Iron 367% more than Shortbread.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, tarragon, dried and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 +8661.5%
Contains more Iron +983.9%
Contains more Magnesium +2378.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +374.2%
Contains more Potassium +3331.8%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Zinc +695.9%
Contains more Copper +652.2%
Contains more Manganese +1927.2%
Contains more Selenium +40.9%
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 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +8661.5%
Contains more Iron +983.9%
Contains more Magnesium +2378.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +374.2%
Contains more Potassium +3331.8%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Zinc +695.9%
Contains more Copper +652.2%
Contains more Manganese +1927.2%
Contains more Selenium +40.9%

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 +419900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +326.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3294.4%
Contains more Folate +238.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.6%
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 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +419900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +326.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3294.4%
Contains more Folate +238.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +324%
Contains more Water +115%
Contains more Other +1068%
Contains more Fats +262.2%
Contains more Carbs +27%
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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Protein +324%
Contains more Water +115%
Contains more Other +1068%
Contains more Fats +262.2%
Contains more Carbs +27%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1315.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.1%
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1315.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 42.82g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 22.77g 5.37g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 50.22g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 295kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g 1.3g Tarragon
Calcium 1139mg 13mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 2.98mg Tarragon
Magnesium 347mg 14mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 313mg 66mg Tarragon
Potassium 3020mg 88mg Tarragon
Sodium 62mg 353mg Tarragon
Zinc 3.9mg 0.49mg Tarragon
Copper 0.677mg 0.09mg Tarragon
Manganese 7.967mg 0.393mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 4200IU 1IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 0µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 50mg 0mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.314mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 3.275mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.071mg Tarragon
Folate 274µg 81µg Tarragon
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0g 0.714g Tarragon
Saturated Fat 1.881g 8.105g Tarragon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Shortbread
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
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.224g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.