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Buckwheat vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between buckwheat and tarragon

  • Tarragon is higher than buckwheat in iron, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin A, magnesium, folate, and copper.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for iron is 394% higher.
  • Tarragon has a lower glycemic index (0) than buckwheat (51).

The food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 2.1% 7.8% 30% 49% 17% 30% 0.52% 53% 12%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 248% 342% 266% 1211% 226% 106% 134% 8.1% 1039% 24%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +580.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16171.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3331.8%
Contains more IronIron +3937.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +363.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +539.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +347.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1876.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.8% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 0% 4.8% 11% 11%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 167% 70% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +527.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +852.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3029.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1857.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 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 WaterWater +877.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +573.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1067.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +151.9%
Contains more OtherOther +2697.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.188 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.881 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.698 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +152.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1867%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Buckwheat Tarragon
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 Buckwheat Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 0.8mg 32.3mg 394%
Manganese 0.403mg 7.967mg 329%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 2.41mg 179%
Calcium 7mg 1139mg 113%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 1.339mg 100%
Potassium 88mg 3020mg 86%
Magnesium 51mg 347mg 70%
Folate 14µg 274µg 65%
Copper 0.146mg 0.677mg 59%
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg 56%
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 8.95mg 50%
Protein 3.38g 22.77g 39%
Phosphorus 70mg 313mg 35%
Zinc 0.61mg 3.9mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 3.698g 23%
Vitamin A 0µg 210µg 23%
Fiber 2.7g 7.4g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.251mg 18%
Calories 92kcal 295kcal 10%
Fats 0.62g 7.24g 10%
Carbs 19.94g 50.22g 10%
Saturated fat 0.134g 1.881g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 7%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Selenium 2.2µg 4.4µg 4%
Sodium 4mg 62mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.188g 0.474g 1%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 17.24g 42.82g N/A
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0%
Leucine 0.212mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.079mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat Tarragon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
8%
Buckwheat
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.747g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/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.