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Tarragon vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tarragon and Spelt

  • Tarragon is higher than Spelt in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Folate, Vitamin C, Magnesium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for Iron is 348% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, tarragon, dried and Spelt, uncooked.

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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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Spelt
Contains more Calcium +4118.5%
Contains more Iron +627.5%
Contains more Magnesium +155.1%
Contains more Potassium +678.4%
Contains more Zinc +18.9%
Contains more Copper +32.5%
Contains more Manganese +167.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Selenium +165.9%
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 9% 167% 98% 172% 35% 2% 90% 171% 390% 64%
Contains more Calcium +4118.5%
Contains more Iron +627.5%
Contains more Magnesium +155.1%
Contains more Potassium +678.4%
Contains more Zinc +18.9%
Contains more Copper +32.5%
Contains more Manganese +167.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Selenium +165.9%

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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Spelt
Contains more Vitamin A +41900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1085%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +947.8%
Contains more Folate +508.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
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 1% 16% 0% 0% 91% 27% 129% 65% 54% 34% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +41900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1085%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +947.8%
Contains more Folate +508.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Spelt
Contains more Protein +56.3%
Contains more Fats +197.9%
Contains more Other +572.1%
Contains more Carbs +39.8%
Contains more Water +42.4%
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
15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Protein +56.3%
Contains more Fats +197.9%
Contains more Other +572.1%
Contains more Carbs +39.8%
Contains more Water +42.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Spelt
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.445
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.445

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 42.82g 59.49g Spelt
Protein 22.77g 14.57g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 2.43g Tarragon
Carbs 50.22g 70.19g Spelt
Calories 295kcal 338kcal Spelt
Starch 53.92g Spelt
Fructose 0.24g Spelt
Sugar 6.82g Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g 10.7g Spelt
Calcium 1139mg 27mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 4.44mg Tarragon
Magnesium 347mg 136mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 313mg 401mg Spelt
Potassium 3020mg 388mg Tarragon
Sodium 62mg 8mg Spelt
Zinc 3.9mg 3.28mg Tarragon
Copper 0.677mg 0.511mg Tarragon
Manganese 7.967mg 2.983mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg 11.7µg Spelt
Vitamin A 4200IU 10IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 0µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 0.79mg Spelt
Vitamin C 50mg 0mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.364mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.113mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 6.843mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 1.068mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.23mg Tarragon
Folate 274µg 45µg Tarragon
Vitamin K 3.6µg Spelt
Tryptophan 0.132mg Spelt
Threonine 0.443mg Spelt
Isoleucine 0.552mg Spelt
Leucine 1.07mg Spelt
Lysine 0.409mg Spelt
Methionine 0.258mg Spelt
Phenylalanine 0.737mg Spelt
Valine 0.681mg Spelt
Histidine 0.36mg Spelt
Saturated Fat 1.881g 0.406g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 0.445g Tarragon
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 1.258g Tarragon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Spelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
35%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.475g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/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.