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Tortilla vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tortilla and tarragon

  • Tortilla contains less iron, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B2, potassium, magnesium, copper, vitamin C, and folate than tarragon.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for tarragon is 356% higher.
  • Tortilla has a higher glycemic index than tarragon.

Food types used in this article are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Spices, tarragon, dried.

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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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
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%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +277.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1726.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1527.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2776.2%
Contains more IronIron +747.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +563.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1118.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +114.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2872.8%

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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 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 167% 70% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1074.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +117%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3916.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +179.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +416.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +212.8%
Contains more FatsFats +662.1%
Contains more OtherOther +543.3%
~equal in Carbs ~50.22g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.881 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.698 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +156.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +845.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 3.81mg 32.3mg 356%
Manganese 0.268mg 7.967mg 335%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 2.41mg 181%
Calcium 70mg 1139mg 107%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 1.339mg 94%
Potassium 105mg 3020mg 86%
Magnesium 19mg 347mg 78%
Copper 0.102mg 0.677mg 64%
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg 56%
Folate 98µg 274µg 44%
Zinc 0.32mg 3.9mg 33%
Protein 7.28g 22.77g 31%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 8.95mg 30%
Phosphorus 146mg 313mg 24%
Vitamin A 210µg 23%
Selenium 16.6µg 4.4µg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 3.698g 22%
Fiber 2.4g 7.4g 20%
Sodium 482mg 62mg 18%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Fats 0.95g 7.24g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.251mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.296g 1.881g 7%
Calories 237kcal 295kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 0.474g 1%
Carbs 49.94g 50.22g 0%
Net carbs 47.54g 42.82g N/A
Sugar 2.75g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Tarragon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Tortilla
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.585g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/nutrients
  2. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/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.