scored 94/100
Also known as dried tarragon, artemisia dracunculus, french tarragon, estragon
Dried tarragon is an anise-scented herb very rich in iron, manganese, and potassium, carrying estragole and antioxidant flavonoids.
0.9 g net carbs after fiber.
Representative amounts for this food, not measured for this item. Real content varies widely by variety, ripeness and storage.
These are the scored components, not a sum: the published score also reflects normalisation across the catalog, so the parts above will not add to 94.
Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is a slender perennial in the daisy family, native to Eurasia, whose name—'little dragon'—nods to its coiled, serpentine roots. French tarragon is the prized culinary variety, defining sauces like béarnaise and the herb blend fines herbes with its distinctive sweet, anise-like aroma. Dried tarragon is highly concentrated nutritionally: per 100 g it supplies roughly 295 kcal, 22.8 g protein (unusually high for an herb), 50 g carbohydrate (~7 g fiber), and an outstanding mineral profile led by ~32 mg iron, ~7.97 mg manganese—one of the richest food sources—plus ~1139 mg calcium, ~347 mg magnesium, ~3020 mg potassium, and ~0.68 mg copper. It also contributes vitamin C (~50 mg), vitamin A, and B-vitamins including folate and niacin. Tarragon's characteristic scent comes from estragole (methyl chavicol) in its volatile oil, accompanied by ocimene, capillin, and a suite of flavonoids and coumarins that provide antioxidant capacity. Some research highlights an extract of Russian tarragon for glucose-handling effects. As with all dried herbs, real-world culinary amounts are small, but tarragon's mineral density and aromatic phenolics make it a flavorful contributor to a nutrient-rich diet.
Rich iron supports hemoglobin synthesis while manganese serves as a cofactor for antioxidant superoxide dismutase and carbohydrate metabolism enzymes
Compounds in Artemisia dracunculus extracts have been shown in preliminary studies to enhance insulin signaling and glucose uptake
Flavonoids, coumarins, and polyphenols scavenge reactive oxygen species and modulate inflammatory pathways
Aromatic volatile oils promote saliva and gastric secretions, traditionally used as a digestive and appetite stimulant
Tarragon's minerals and bioactives have no time-of-day dependency and are best used consistently in cooking.
Fasting-compatible
Culinary seasoning amounts are negligible in calories and fasting-compatible.
Per 100 g of the default form. Bars show how much higher or lower tarragon (dried) is than the average across 76 peer foods in this category. Green means a favorable direction; amber means the opposite.
Tarragon (Dried) is classified as a herbs & spices. Dried tarragon is an anise-scented herb very rich in iron, manganese, and potassium, carrying estragole and antioxidant flavonoids.
Tarragon (Dried) scores 94/100 in Formulate, making it an exceptional choice. Its strongest contributions come from Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6. The score blends nutrient density, fiber, healthy fats, protein quality, bioactive compounds, and glycemic impact.
Not particularly. A 2 g serving provides about 0.5 g of protein (~1% of the 50 g daily value).
Not really. A 2 g serving provides about 0.1 g of fiber (~1% of the 28 g daily value).
Yes — it fits comfortably in most keto plans. A 2 g serving has about 0.9 g of net carbs (1 g total minus 0.1 g fiber).
Best any time of day. Tarragon's minerals and bioactives have no time-of-day dependency and are best used consistently in cooking.
A typical serving is around 2 g (~6 kcal), based on the FDA's Reference Amount Customarily Consumed for this food category. There's no fixed daily target — most adults benefit from rotating tarragon (dried) alongside several other herbs & spices sources.
Tarragon (Dried) pairs nicely with: Pair with eggs and butter-based sauces because tarragon's estragole dissolves into fat and defines classic French preparations; Combine with chicken and fish where its anise notes complement delicate proteins; Use with vinegar to make tarragon vinegar, extracting its aromatic and antioxidant compounds for dressings.
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