Food guide

Tarragon

An anise-scented French herb, classic with chicken and eggs; a little dried leaf goes a long way.

Plant-Based

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of tarragon, dried for fair comparison. Typical serving: 1 g dried — 3 kcal per 1 g serving.

Nutrition information for Tarragon
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (1 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	300 kcal	3 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	20 g	0.2 g	6.7 g
Carbohydrate	50 g	0.5 g	16.7 g
Fat	10 g	0.1 g	3.3 g
Fibre	10 g	0.1 g	3.3 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of tarragon, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Tarragon
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (1 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	210 µg	2.1 µg	23%
Vitamin C	50 mg	0.5 mg	56%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Thiamin	0.25 mg	0.003 mg	21%
Riboflavin	1.3 mg	0.013 mg	100%
Niacin	9 mg	0.09 mg	56%
Vitamin B6	2.4 mg	0.024 mg	141%
Folate	274 µg	2.7 µg	69%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Minerals
Calcium	1139 mg	11.4 mg	88%
Iron	32.3 mg	0.32 mg	179%
Magnesium	347 mg	3.5 mg	83%
Phosphorus	313 mg	3.1 mg	25%
Potassium	3020 mg	30.2 mg	64%
Sodium	62 mg	0.62 mg	3%
Zinc	3.9 mg	0.039 mg	35%
Selenium	4.4 µg	0.044 µg	8%
Copper	0.68 mg	0.007 mg	76%
Manganese	8 mg	0.08 mg	348%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Spices, tarragon, dried

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat tarragon?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
An anise-scented French herb, classic with chicken and eggs; a little dried leaf goes a long way.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Chicken, Eggs, Fish.

Things to consider

Dried foods are calorie-dense; weigh a portion rather than eating from the bag.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.