Spices & herbs

Spices, tarragon, dried

FDC 170937tsp, leaves (1 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 96 · +3 vs Spices & herbs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Spices, tarragon, dried ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 96 of 100. Within spices & herbs it ranks 21 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (179% DV), an excellent source of calcium (88% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (83% DV). Most of its 295 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 22.8 g · 26%Carb 50.2 g · 56%Fat 7.2 g · 18%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories295 kcal15%
Total fat7.2 g9%
Saturated fat1.9 g9%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium62 mg3%
Carbohydrate50 g18%
Dietary fiber7.4 g26%
Sugars-
Protein23 g46%
Potassium3020 mg64%
Calcium1140 mg88%
Iron32 mg179%
Magnesium347 mg83%
Vitamin C50 mg56%
Vitamin A210 µg23%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 170937

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Iron179% DV
Calcium88% DV
Magnesium83% DV
Potassium64% DV
Vitamin C56% DV
Protein46% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the spices & herbs median

Nutrient density96 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g23 vs 9.7 median
Fiber / 100 g7.4 vs 15 median
Sodium / 100 g62 vs 35 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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