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Turmeric vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turmeric and Tarragon

  • Turmeric has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, and Fiber, however, Tarragon has more Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Turmeric is 514% higher.
  • Tarragon has 3 times less Fiber than Turmeric. Turmeric has 22.7g of Fiber, while Tarragon has 7.4g.

Food types used in this article are Spices, turmeric, ground 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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
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 IronIron +70.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +92%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +148.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +578%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~313mg

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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7042.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +332.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +792.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +563%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2152.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1270%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 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 CarbsCarbs +33.7%
Contains more WaterWater +66%
Contains more ProteinProtein +135.2%
Contains more FatsFats +122.8%
Contains more OtherOther +69.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +389.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~1.881g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.474g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Tarragon Opinion
Calories 312kcal 295kcal Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 22.77g Tarragon
Fats 3.25g 7.24g Tarragon
Vitamin C 0.7mg 50mg Tarragon
Net carbs 44.44g 42.82g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 50.22g Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 347mg Tarragon
Calcium 168mg 1139mg Tarragon
Potassium 2080mg 3020mg Tarragon
Iron 55mg 32.3mg Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g Tarragon
Fiber 22.7g 7.4g Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.677mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 3.9mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 313mg Tarragon
Sodium 27mg 62mg Turmeric
Vitamin A 0IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 210µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 4.43mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 7.967mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 4.4µg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.251mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Folate 20µg 274µg Tarragon
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Tarragon
Choline 49.2mg Turmeric
Saturated Fat 1.838g 1.881g Turmeric
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 0.474g Tarragon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 3.698g Tarragon
Tryptophan 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
23%
Turmeric
132%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.