Tarragon vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tarragon and cayenne pepper
- Tarragon has more iron, manganese, calcium, magnesium, folate, copper, vitamin B2, and potassium; however, cayenne pepper is richer in vitamin A and fiber.
- Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 748% more.
- Tarragon contains 8 times more calcium than cayenne pepper. Tarragon contains 1139mg of calcium, while cayenne pepper contains 148mg.
- Cayenne pepper has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32, while the glycemic index of tarragon is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, tarragon, dried and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +128.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +669.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +314.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +57.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +298.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +158.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +52.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +891% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.77 g
Fats:
7.24 g
Carbs:
50.22 g
Water:
7.74 g
Other:
12.03 g
Protein:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +99.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +138.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.8% |
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Water
~8.05g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.881 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.698 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.37 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +480.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +126.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 32.3mg | 7.8mg | 306% |
| Manganese | 7.967mg | 2mg | 259% |
| Vitamin A | 210µg | 2081µg | 208% |
| Vitamin E | 29.83mg | 199% | |
| Calcium | 1139mg | 148mg | 99% |
| Fiber | 7.4g | 27.2g | 79% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 67% | |
| Magnesium | 347mg | 152mg | 46% |
| Folate | 274µg | 106µg | 42% |
| Copper | 0.677mg | 0.373mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.339mg | 0.919mg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.698g | 8.37g | 31% |
| Potassium | 3020mg | 2014mg | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 76.4mg | 29% |
| Protein | 22.77g | 12.01g | 22% |
| Fats | 7.24g | 17.27g | 15% |
| Zinc | 3.9mg | 2.48mg | 13% |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 9% | |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 8.8µg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.881g | 3.26g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.474g | 2.75g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.251mg | 0.328mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 313mg | 293mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.41mg | 2.45mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 50.22g | 56.63g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.95mg | 8.701mg | 2% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 318kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 42.82g | 29.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.34g | N/A |
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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
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221%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
125%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tarragon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.379g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)