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Dill seeds vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Dill seeds and Tarragon?

  • Dill seeds are higher in Fiber, and Calcium, yet Tarragon is higher in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Folate, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin C.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for Manganese is 267% more.
  • Dill seeds have 3 times more Fiber than Tarragon. While Dill seeds have 21.1g of Fiber, Tarragon has only 7.4g.

We used Spices, dill seed and Spices, tarragon, dried types in this article.

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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.
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
5
:
5
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains more Calcium +33.1%
Contains less Sodium -67.7%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Contains more Selenium +175%
Contains more Iron +97.8%
Contains more Magnesium +35.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +154.6%
Contains more Manganese +334.6%
Dill seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 455% 613% 183% 119% 105% 3% 142% 260% 240% 66%
Tarragon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Contains more Calcium +33.1%
Contains less Sodium -67.7%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Contains more Selenium +175%
Contains more Iron +97.8%
Contains more Magnesium +35.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +154.6%
Contains more Manganese +334.6%

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.
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
1
:
6
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +7824.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +371.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +864%
Contains more Folate +2640%
Dill seeds
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 70% 105% 66% 53% 0% 58% 8% 0% 0%
Tarragon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 167% 63% 309% 168% 0% 557% 206% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +7824.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +371.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +864%
Contains more Folate +2640%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
2
:
3
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains more Fats +100.8%
Contains more Protein +42.5%
Contains more Other +82%
Equal in Carbs - 50.22
Equal in Water - 7.74
Dill seeds
16% 15% 55% 8% 7%
Protein: 15.98 g
Fats: 14.54 g
Carbs: 55.17 g
Water: 7.7 g
Other: 6.61 g
Tarragon
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 Fats +100.8%
Contains more Protein +42.5%
Contains more Other +82%
Equal in Carbs - 50.22
Equal in Water - 7.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
2
:
1
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1885.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +266.1%
Dill seeds
7% 84% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.41 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.01 g
Tarragon
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1885.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +266.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dill seeds Tarragon Opinion
Net carbs 34.07g 42.82g Tarragon
Protein 15.98g 22.77g Tarragon
Fats 14.54g 7.24g Dill seeds
Carbs 55.17g 50.22g Dill seeds
Calories 305kcal 295kcal Dill seeds
Fiber 21.1g 7.4g Dill seeds
Calcium 1516mg 1139mg Dill seeds
Iron 16.33mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Magnesium 256mg 347mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 277mg 313mg Tarragon
Potassium 1186mg 3020mg Tarragon
Sodium 20mg 62mg Dill seeds
Zinc 5.2mg 3.9mg Dill seeds
Copper 0.78mg 0.677mg Dill seeds
Manganese 1.833mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 12.1µg 4.4µg Dill seeds
Vitamin A 53IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 210µg Tarragon
Vitamin C 21mg 50mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.418mg 0.251mg Dill seeds
Vitamin B2 0.284mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 2.807mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Folate 10µg 274µg Tarragon
Threonine 0.575mg Dill seeds
Isoleucine 0.767mg Dill seeds
Leucine 0.925mg Dill seeds
Lysine 1.038mg Dill seeds
Methionine 0.143mg Dill seeds
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Dill seeds
Valine 1.12mg Dill seeds
Histidine 0.32mg Dill seeds
Saturated Fat 0.73g 1.881g Dill seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 9.41g 0.474g Dill seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.01g 3.698g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dill seeds Tarragon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
30%
Dill seeds
143%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
218%
Dill seeds
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.151g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Dill seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170925/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.