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Sesame vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sesame and Tarragon

  • Sesame has more Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Tarragon has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Sesame is 378% higher.
  • Tarragon has 8 times less Selenium than Sesame. Sesame has 34.4µg of Selenium, while Tarragon has 4.4µg.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried 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.
Sesame
Sesame
6
:
4
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains more Phosphorus +101%
Contains less Sodium -82.3%
Contains more Zinc +98.7%
Contains more Copper +503%
Contains more Selenium +681.8%
Contains more Calcium +16.8%
Contains more Iron +122%
Contains more Potassium +545.3%
Contains more Manganese +223.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 347
Sesame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Tarragon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Contains more Phosphorus +101%
Contains less Sodium -82.3%
Contains more Zinc +98.7%
Contains more Copper +503%
Contains more Selenium +681.8%
Contains more Calcium +16.8%
Contains more Iron +122%
Contains more Potassium +545.3%
Contains more Manganese +223.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 347

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.
Sesame
Sesame
4
:
6
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains more Vitamin B1 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +46566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +442.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205.1%
Contains more Folate +182.5%
Sesame
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 183% 73% 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 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +46566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +442.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205.1%
Contains more Folate +182.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
Sesame
1
:
4
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains more Fats +586%
Contains more Protein +28.4%
Contains more Carbs +114.2%
Contains more Water +65%
Contains more Other +169.7%
Sesame
18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 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 +586%
Contains more Protein +28.4%
Contains more Carbs +114.2%
Contains more Water +65%
Contains more Other +169.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
Sesame
2
:
1
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3857.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +488.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73%
Sesame
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
Tarragon
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3857.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +488.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Tarragon Opinion
Net carbs 11.65g 42.82g Tarragon
Protein 17.73g 22.77g Tarragon
Fats 49.67g 7.24g Sesame
Carbs 23.45g 50.22g Tarragon
Calories 573kcal 295kcal Sesame
Sugar 0.3g Tarragon
Fiber 11.8g 7.4g Sesame
Calcium 975mg 1139mg Tarragon
Iron 14.55mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Magnesium 351mg 347mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg 313mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 3020mg Tarragon
Sodium 11mg 62mg Sesame
Zinc 7.75mg 3.9mg Sesame
Copper 4.082mg 0.677mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 34.4µg 4.4µg Sesame
Vitamin A 9IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 210µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 0.25mg Sesame
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.251mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.05mg Sesame
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Folate 97µg 274µg Tarragon
Tryptophan 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg Sesame
Methionine 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 6.957g 1.881g Tarragon
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 0.474g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 3.698g Sesame

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame 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
50%
Sesame
143%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.076g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sesame
Sesame is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.