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Tarragon vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between tarragon and tempeh

  • Tempeh has less iron, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin A, potassium, vitamin B2, magnesium, folate, and vitamin C.
  • Tarragon covers your daily iron needs 370% more than tempeh.
  • The glycemic index of tempeh is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, tarragon, dried and Tempeh.

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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%
Tempeh
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 33% 36% 101% 187% 31% 114% 1.2% 170% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +328.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +926.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +633%
Contains more IronIron +1096.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +242.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +512.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.5%

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% 70% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 0%
Tempeh
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 10% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +221.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +274%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +239%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1020.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1041.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Tempeh
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20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +557.3%
Contains more OtherOther +642.6%
Contains more FatsFats +49.2%
Contains more WaterWater +670.7%

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
Tempeh
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25% 32% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +576.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Tempeh DV% diff.
Iron 32.3mg 2.7mg 370%
Manganese 7.967mg 1.3mg 290%
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.215mg 169%
Calcium 1139mg 111mg 103%
Potassium 3020mg 412mg 77%
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.358mg 75%
Folate 274µg 24µg 63%
Magnesium 347mg 81mg 63%
Vitamin C 50mg 0mg 56%
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 2.64mg 39%
Fiber 7.4g 30%
Zinc 3.9mg 1.14mg 25%
Vitamin A 210µg 0µg 23%
Carbs 50.22g 7.64g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.078mg 14%
Copper 0.677mg 0.56mg 13%
Selenium 4.4µg 0µg 8%
Phosphorus 313mg 266mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.474g 3.205g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 6%
Calories 295kcal 192kcal 5%
Protein 22.77g 20.29g 5%
Fats 7.24g 10.8g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 4.3g 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Saturated fat 1.881g 2.539g 3%
Sodium 62mg 9mg 2%
Net carbs 42.82g 7.64g N/A
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Tempeh
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
118%
Tarragon
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.658g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Tempeh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/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.