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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.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for Iron is 306% more.
  • Tarragon contains 8 times more Calcium than Cayenne pepper. Tarragon contains 1139mg of Calcium, while Cayenne pepper contains 148mg.

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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
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%
~equal in Phosphorus ~293mg

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% 252% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 0%
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 255% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +158.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +890.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~8.701mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~2.45mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
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%
~equal in Water ~8.05g

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
23% 19% 58%
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.
Tarragon Cayenne pepper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Cayenne pepper Opinion
Calories 295kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 22.77g 12.01g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 50mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 42.82g 29.43g Tarragon
Carbs 50.22g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 347mg 152mg Tarragon
Calcium 1139mg 148mg Tarragon
Potassium 3020mg 2014mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 7.8mg Tarragon
Sugar 10.34g Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.677mg 0.373mg Tarragon
Zinc 3.9mg 2.48mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 313mg 293mg Tarragon
Sodium 62mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 4200IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 210µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 7.967mg 2mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.919mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 8.701mg Tarragon
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 274µg 106µg Tarragon
Choline 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 1.881g 3.26g Tarragon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Cayenne pepper
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
132%
Tarragon
360%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.379g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
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)

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.