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Tarragon vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tarragon and Cumin

  • Tarragon has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Vitamin B3, however, Cumin is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Cumin covers your daily Iron needs 426% more than Tarragon.
  • Cumin contains 27 times less Folate than Tarragon. Tarragon contains 274µg of Folate, while Cumin contains 10µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, tarragon, dried and Spices, cumin seed.

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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.
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Cumin
Contains more Calcium +22.3%
Contains more Potassium +68.9%
Contains less Sodium -63.1%
Contains more Manganese +139%
Contains more Iron +105.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.4%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Contains more Copper +28.1%
Contains more Selenium +18.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 366
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains more Calcium +22.3%
Contains more Potassium +68.9%
Contains less Sodium -63.1%
Contains more Manganese +139%
Contains more Iron +105.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.4%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Contains more Copper +28.1%
Contains more Selenium +18.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 366

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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Cumin
Contains more Vitamin A +230.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +549.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +309.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +454%
Contains more Folate +2640%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +230.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +549.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +309.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +454%
Contains more Folate +2640%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cumin
Contains more Protein +27.8%
Contains more Carbs +13.5%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Contains more Fats +207.6%
Equal in Water - 8.06
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
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more Protein +27.8%
Contains more Carbs +13.5%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Contains more Fats +207.6%
Equal in Water - 8.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cumin
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2862%
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2862%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 42.82g 33.74g Tarragon
Protein 22.77g 17.81g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 22.27g Cumin
Carbs 50.22g 44.24g Tarragon
Calories 295kcal 375kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g 10.5g Cumin
Calcium 1139mg 931mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 347mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 313mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 3020mg 1788mg Tarragon
Sodium 62mg 168mg Tarragon
Zinc 3.9mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 0.677mg 0.867mg Cumin
Manganese 7.967mg 3.333mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin A 4200IU 1270IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 64µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 50mg 7.7mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.327mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 4.579mg Tarragon
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.435mg Tarragon
Folate 274µg 10µg Tarragon
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Saturated Fat 1.881g 1.535g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 3.279g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Cumin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
143%
Tarragon
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.346g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cumin
Cumin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/nutrients
  2. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.