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Caraway spice vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between caraway spice and tarragon?

  • Caraway spice is richer in fiber and phosphorus, yet tarragon is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, folate, potassium, calcium, and vitamin B3.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for manganese is 290% higher.
  • Caraway spice has 5 times more fiber than tarragon. Caraway spice has 38g of fiber, while tarragon has 7.4g.

We used Spices, caraway seed and Spices, tarragon, dried 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 184% 207% 119% 609% 303% 150% 243% 2.2% 170% 66%
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 more CopperCopper +34.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +41%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +175%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +65.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.5%
Contains more IronIron +99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +512.8%

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 70% 6% 50% 0% 96% 87% 68% 0% 83% 0% 0% 7.5% 13%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +569.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +2640%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 15% 50% 10% 6%
Protein: 19.77 g
Fats: 14.59 g
Carbs: 49.9 g
Water: 9.87 g
Other: 5.87 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 FatsFats +101.5%
Contains more WaterWater +27.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.2%
Contains more OtherOther +104.9%
~equal in Carbs ~50.22g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 65% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.62 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.272 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 -67%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1403.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caraway spice Tarragon DV% diff.
Manganese 1.3mg 7.967mg 290%
Iron 16.23mg 32.3mg 201%
Vitamin B6 0.36mg 2.41mg 158%
Fiber 38g 7.4g 122%
Vitamin B2 0.379mg 1.339mg 74%
Folate 10µg 274µg 66%
Potassium 1351mg 3020mg 49%
Calcium 689mg 1139mg 45%
Phosphorus 568mg 313mg 36%
Vitamin B3 3.606mg 8.95mg 33%
Vitamin C 21mg 50mg 32%
Copper 0.91mg 0.677mg 26%
Magnesium 258mg 347mg 21%
Vitamin A 18µg 210µg 21%
Vitamin E 2.5mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 7.125g 0.474g 17%
Zinc 5.5mg 3.9mg 15%
Selenium 12.1µg 4.4µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.383mg 0.251mg 11%
Fats 14.59g 7.24g 11%
Saturated fat 0.62g 1.881g 6%
Protein 19.77g 22.77g 6%
Choline 24.7mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.272g 3.698g 3%
Calories 333kcal 295kcal 2%
Sodium 17mg 62mg 2%
Carbs 49.9g 50.22g 0%
Net carbs 11.9g 42.82g N/A
Sugar 0.64g N/A
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0%
Threonine 0.756mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 1.218mg 0%
Lysine 1.031mg 0%
Methionine 0.361mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.867mg 0%
Valine 1.037mg 0%
Histidine 0.55mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caraway spice 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
37%
Caraway spice
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
205%
Caraway spice
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.261g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice 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 minerals?
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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.
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. Caraway spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170918/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.