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Tarragon vs. Dill — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tarragon and Dill?

  • Tarragon is richer in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin B3, yet Dill is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for Iron is 321% higher.
  • Tarragon has 13 times more Vitamin B6 than Dill. Tarragon has 2.41mg of Vitamin B6, while Dill has 0.185mg.

We used Spices, tarragon, dried and Dill weed, fresh types in this comparison.

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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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Dill
Contains more Calcium +447.6%
Contains more Iron +390.1%
Contains more Magnesium +530.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +374.2%
Contains more Potassium +309.2%
Contains more Zinc +328.6%
Contains more Copper +363.7%
Contains more Manganese +530.3%
Equal in Sodium - 61
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 63% 248% 40% 29% 66% 8% 25% 49% 165% 0%
Contains more Calcium +447.6%
Contains more Iron +390.1%
Contains more Magnesium +530.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +374.2%
Contains more Potassium +309.2%
Contains more Zinc +328.6%
Contains more Copper +363.7%
Contains more Manganese +530.3%
Equal in Sodium - 61

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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Dill
Contains more Vitamin B1 +332.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +352.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +470.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1202.7%
Contains more Folate +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +70%
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 464% 0% 0% 284% 15% 69% 30% 24% 43% 113% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +332.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +352.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +470.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1202.7%
Contains more Folate +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +70%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Dill
Contains more Protein +558.1%
Contains more Fats +546.4%
Contains more Carbs +615.4%
Contains more Other +391%
Contains more Water +1010.5%
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
3% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.46 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 7.02 g
Water: 85.95 g
Other: 2.45 g
Contains more Protein +558.1%
Contains more Fats +546.4%
Contains more Carbs +615.4%
Contains more Other +391%
Contains more Water +1010.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Dill
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3792.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.2%
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
6% 84% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.802 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.095 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3792.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Dill Opinion
Net carbs 42.82g 4.92g Tarragon
Protein 22.77g 3.46g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 1.12g Tarragon
Carbs 50.22g 7.02g Tarragon
Calories 295kcal 43kcal Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g 2.1g Tarragon
Calcium 1139mg 208mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 6.59mg Tarragon
Magnesium 347mg 55mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 313mg 66mg Tarragon
Potassium 3020mg 738mg Tarragon
Sodium 62mg 61mg Dill
Zinc 3.9mg 0.91mg Tarragon
Copper 0.677mg 0.146mg Tarragon
Manganese 7.967mg 1.264mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg Tarragon
Vitamin A 4200IU 7718IU Dill
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 386µg Dill
Vitamin C 50mg 85mg Dill
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.058mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.296mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 1.57mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Dill
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.185mg Tarragon
Folate 274µg 150µg Tarragon
Tryptophan 0.014mg Dill
Threonine 0.068mg Dill
Isoleucine 0.195mg Dill
Leucine 0.159mg Dill
Lysine 0.246mg Dill
Methionine 0.011mg Dill
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Dill
Valine 0.154mg Dill
Histidine 0.071mg Dill
Saturated Fat 1.881g 0.06g Dill
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 0.802g Dill
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 0.095g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Dill
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
143%
Tarragon
86%
Dill
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
69%
Dill

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dill
Dill contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dill
Dill is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.821g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dill
Dill is cheaper (difference - $4)
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 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. Dill - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172233/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.