Fennel seeds vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fennel seeds and tarragon different?
- Fennel seeds are higher in fiber, copper, and phosphorus; however, tarragon is richer in iron, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin B2, manganese, potassium, and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for iron for tarragon is 172% higher.
- Fennel seeds contain 5 times more fiber than tarragon. While fennel seeds contain 39.8g of fiber, tarragon contains only 7.4g.
Spices, fennel seed and Spices, tarragon, dried are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +74.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +138.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +279.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +412.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.8 g
Fats:
14.87 g
Carbs:
52.29 g
Water:
8.81 g
Other:
8.23 g
Protein:
22.77 g
Fats:
7.24 g
Carbs:
50.22 g
Water:
7.74 g
Other:
12.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +105.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.2% |
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Carbs
~50.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.48 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.91 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.69 g
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 | -74.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1990.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +118.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 18.54mg | 32.3mg | 172% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.47mg | 2.41mg | 149% |
| Fiber | 39.8g | 7.4g | 130% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.353mg | 1.339mg | 76% |
| Folate | 274µg | 69% | |
| Manganese | 6.533mg | 7.967mg | 62% |
| Copper | 1.067mg | 0.677mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 1694mg | 3020mg | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 50mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 487mg | 313mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.91g | 0.474g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 210µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.05mg | 8.95mg | 18% |
| Protein | 15.8g | 22.77g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.69g | 3.698g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.408mg | 0.251mg | 13% |
| Fats | 14.87g | 7.24g | 12% |
| Magnesium | 385mg | 347mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 8% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.48g | 1.881g | 6% |
| Calcium | 1196mg | 1139mg | 6% |
| Calories | 345kcal | 295kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 3.9mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 88mg | 62mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 52.29g | 50.22g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.49g | 42.82g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.253mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.602mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.695mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.996mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.758mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.301mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.647mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.915mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
118%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
301%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fennel seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.401g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel seeds is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.