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Wasabi vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between wasabi and tarragon

  • Tarragon is higher than wasabi in iron, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin A, potassium, magnesium, folate, and copper.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for iron is 391% higher.
  • Tarragon has a lower glycemic index (0) than wasabi (41).

The food types used in this comparison are Wasabi, root, raw 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.
Wasabi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -72.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +402.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +789.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +431.7%
Contains more IronIron +3035.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +336.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +140.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +291.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1937.6%

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.
Wasabi
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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 140% 0.67% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1074.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1104.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +779.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1422.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wasabi
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5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 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 +792.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +374.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1049.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +113.3%
Contains more OtherOther +526.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wasabi Tarragon
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price 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 Wasabi Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 1.03mg 32.3mg 391%
Manganese 0.391mg 7.967mg 329%
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 2.41mg 164%
Calcium 128mg 1139mg 101%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 1.339mg 94%
Potassium 568mg 3020mg 72%
Magnesium 69mg 347mg 66%
Folate 18µg 274µg 64%
Copper 0.155mg 0.677mg 58%
Vitamin B3 0.743mg 8.95mg 51%
Protein 4.8g 22.77g 36%
Phosphorus 80mg 313mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 25%
Vitamin A 2µg 210µg 23%
Zinc 1.62mg 3.9mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.131mg 0.251mg 10%
Fats 0.63g 7.24g 10%
Carbs 23.54g 50.22g 9%
Vitamin C 41.9mg 50mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.881g 9%
Calories 109kcal 295kcal 9%
Selenium 4.4µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 4%
Sodium 17mg 62mg 2%
Fiber 7.8g 7.4g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.474g 1%
Net carbs 15.74g 42.82g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wasabi Tarragon
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
23%
Wasabi
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Wasabi
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.881g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wasabi
Wasabi is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.