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Tuna vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tuna and Tarragon

  • Tuna has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, however, Tarragon is richer in Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for Iron is 392% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat 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.
Tuna
3
:
Contains less Sodium -12.9%
Contains more Selenium +2359.1%
Contains more Calcium +28375%
Contains more Iron +3410.9%
Contains more Magnesium +726.2%
Contains more Potassium +473.1%
Contains more Zinc +766.7%
Contains more Copper +1474.4%
Contains more Manganese +61184.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 313
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Contains less Sodium -12.9%
Contains more Selenium +2359.1%
Contains more Calcium +28375%
Contains more Iron +3410.9%
Contains more Magnesium +726.2%
Contains more Potassium +473.1%
Contains more Zinc +766.7%
Contains more Copper +1474.4%
Contains more Manganese +61184.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 313

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.
Tuna
6
:
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +6361.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +877.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.2%
Contains more Folate +13600%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +6361.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +877.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.2%
Contains more Folate +13600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
2
:
Contains more Protein +28%
Contains more Water +791.2%
Contains more Fats +1127.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +839.8%
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 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 Protein +28%
Contains more Water +791.2%
Contains more Fats +1127.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +839.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +243.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2013.1%
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +243.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2013.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Tarragon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 42.82g Tarragon
Protein 29.15g 22.77g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 7.24g Tarragon
Carbs 0g 50.22g Tarragon
Calories 130kcal 295kcal Tarragon
Fiber 0g 7.4g Tarragon
Calcium 4mg 1139mg Tarragon
Iron 0.92mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Magnesium 42mg 347mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 333mg 313mg Tuna
Potassium 527mg 3020mg Tarragon
Sodium 54mg 62mg Tuna
Zinc 0.45mg 3.9mg Tarragon
Copper 0.043mg 0.677mg Tarragon
Manganese 0.013mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 108.2µg 4.4µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 210µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU 0IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg 0µg Tuna
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.251mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 8.95mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Folate 2µg 274µg Tarragon
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 0µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg Tarragon
Trans Fat 0.02g 0g Tarragon
Saturated Fat 0.205g 1.881g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 0.474g Tarragon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 3.698g Tarragon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Tarragon
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
92%
Tuna
143%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.676g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.