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Sunflower seed vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sunflower seed and Tarragon?

  • Sunflower seed is higher in Copper, Vitamin B1, and Selenium, yet Tarragon is higher in Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Vitamin C.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for Iron is 338% more.
  • Sunflower seed has 12 times more Selenium than Tarragon. While Sunflower seed has 53µg of Selenium, Tarragon has only 4.4µg.

We used Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +110.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
Contains more Zinc +28.2%
Contains more Copper +165.9%
Contains more Selenium +1104.5%
Contains more Calcium +1360.3%
Contains more Iron +515.2%
Contains more Potassium +368.2%
Contains more Manganese +308.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 347
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
Contains more Zinc +28.2%
Contains more Copper +165.9%
Contains more Selenium +1104.5%
Contains more Calcium +1360.3%
Contains more Iron +515.2%
Contains more Potassium +368.2%
Contains more Manganese +308.6%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +489.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +8300%
Contains more Vitamin C +3471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +277.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.2%
Contains more Folate +20.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.95
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 704% 0% 5% 370% 82% 157% 68% 311% 171% 0% 0%
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 +489.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +8300%
Contains more Vitamin C +3471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +277.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.2%
Contains more Folate +20.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.95

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +610.8%
Contains more Carbs +151.1%
Contains more Water +63.6%
Contains more Other +297%
Equal in Protein - 22.77
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
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 +610.8%
Contains more Carbs +151.1%
Contains more Water +63.6%
Contains more Other +297%
Equal in Protein - 22.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3808.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +525.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.8%
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3808.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +525.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sunflower seed 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 Sunflower seed Tarragon Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 42.82g Tarragon
Protein 20.78g 22.77g Tarragon
Fats 51.46g 7.24g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 50.22g Tarragon
Calories 584kcal 295kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 2.62g Tarragon
Fiber 8.6g 7.4g Sunflower seed
Calcium 78mg 1139mg Tarragon
Iron 5.25mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Magnesium 325mg 347mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 660mg 313mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 3020mg Tarragon
Sodium 9mg 62mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 5mg 3.9mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.677mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 53µg 4.4µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 210µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.4mg 50mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.251mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 1.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Folate 227µg 274µg Tarragon
Tryptophan 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 1.881g Tarragon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 0.474g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 3.698g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sunflower seed 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
156%
Sunflower seed
143%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.574g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
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. Sunflower seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.