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Tarragon vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tarragon and Spaghetti

  • Tarragon has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Magnesium, Folate, Copper, and Vitamin C than Spaghetti.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for Iron is 398% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, tarragon, dried and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.

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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 +16171.4%
Contains more Iron +6360%
Contains more Magnesium +1827.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +439.7%
Contains more Potassium +6763.6%
Contains more Zinc +664.7%
Contains more Copper +577%
Contains more Manganese +2374.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Selenium +500%
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 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Contains more Calcium +16171.4%
Contains more Iron +6360%
Contains more Magnesium +1827.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +439.7%
Contains more Potassium +6763.6%
Contains more Zinc +664.7%
Contains more Copper +577%
Contains more Manganese +2374.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Selenium +500%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1155%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6595%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4818.4%
Contains more Folate +3814.3%
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 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1155%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6595%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4818.4%
Contains more Folate +3814.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +292.6%
Contains more Fats +678.5%
Contains more Carbs +62.7%
Contains more Other +4196.4%
Contains more Water +702.7%
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
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Protein +292.6%
Contains more Fats +678.5%
Contains more Carbs +62.7%
Contains more Other +4196.4%
Contains more Water +702.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +261.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1034.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +261.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1034.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tarragon Spaghetti
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 Spaghetti Opinion
Net carbs 42.82g 29.06g Tarragon
Protein 22.77g 5.8g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 0.93g Tarragon
Carbs 50.22g 30.86g Tarragon
Calories 295kcal 158kcal Tarragon
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g Spaghetti
Sugar 0.56g Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g 1.8g Tarragon
Calcium 1139mg 7mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 0.5mg Tarragon
Magnesium 347mg 18mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 313mg 58mg Tarragon
Potassium 3020mg 44mg Tarragon
Sodium 62mg 1mg Spaghetti
Zinc 3.9mg 0.51mg Tarragon
Copper 0.677mg 0.1mg Tarragon
Manganese 7.967mg 0.322mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg 26.4µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 4200IU 0IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 0µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 0.06mg Spaghetti
Vitamin C 50mg 0mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.02mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.02mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 0.4mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.112mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.049mg Tarragon
Folate 274µg 7µg Tarragon
Tryptophan 0.083mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.206mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.228mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.44mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.133mg Spaghetti
Methionine 0.065mg Spaghetti
Phenylalanine 0.297mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.262mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.132mg Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 1.881g 0.176g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 0.131g Tarragon
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 0.326g Tarragon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Spaghetti
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
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.705g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.