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Dill vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Dill and Tarragon?

  • Dill is richer in Vitamin C, yet Tarragon is richer in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for Iron is 321% higher.
  • Dill has 2 times more Vitamin C than Tarragon. Dill has 85mg of Vitamin C, while Tarragon has 50mg.

We used Dill weed, fresh 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.
Dill
1
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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 - 62
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 248% 40% 29% 66% 8% 25% 49% 165% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
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 - 62

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.
Dill
3
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Contains more Vitamin A +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +70%
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%
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%
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 A +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +70%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill
1
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Contains more Water +1010.5%
Contains more Protein +558.1%
Contains more Fats +546.4%
Contains more Carbs +615.4%
Contains more Other +391%
3% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.46 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 7.02 g
Water: 85.95 g
Other: 2.45 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 Water +1010.5%
Contains more Protein +558.1%
Contains more Fats +546.4%
Contains more Carbs +615.4%
Contains more Other +391%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill
2
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Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3792.6%
6% 84% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.802 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.095 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3792.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dill Tarragon
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 Dill Tarragon Opinion
Net carbs 4.92g 42.82g Tarragon
Protein 3.46g 22.77g Tarragon
Fats 1.12g 7.24g Tarragon
Carbs 7.02g 50.22g Tarragon
Calories 43kcal 295kcal Tarragon
Fiber 2.1g 7.4g Tarragon
Calcium 208mg 1139mg Tarragon
Iron 6.59mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Magnesium 55mg 347mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 66mg 313mg Tarragon
Potassium 738mg 3020mg Tarragon
Sodium 61mg 62mg Dill
Zinc 0.91mg 3.9mg Tarragon
Copper 0.146mg 0.677mg Tarragon
Manganese 1.264mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg Tarragon
Vitamin A 7718IU 4200IU Dill
Vitamin A RAE 386µg 210µg Dill
Vitamin C 85mg 50mg Dill
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.251mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 0.296mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 1.57mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Dill
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Folate 150µg 274µg 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 0.06g 1.881g Dill
Monounsaturated Fat 0.802g 0.474g Dill
Polyunsaturated fat 0.095g 3.698g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Dill - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172233/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.