Sardine vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sardine and tarragon different?
- Sardine is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium; however, tarragon is richer in iron, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 373% higher.
- Sardine contains 12 times more selenium than tarragon. While sardine contains 52.7µg of selenium, tarragon contains only 4.4µg.
Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1097.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +789.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +198.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +660.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1006.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +264% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +197.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7276.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +556.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +213.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +489.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +70.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1343.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2640% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +58.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +670.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +178.5% |
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Protein
~22.77g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +716.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39.2% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 0µg | 373% |
| Iron | 2.92mg | 32.3mg | 367% |
| Manganese | 0.108mg | 7.967mg | 342% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 2.41mg | 173% |
| Selenium | 52.7µg | 4.4µg | 88% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 1.339mg | 86% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 3020mg | 77% |
| Calcium | 382mg | 1139mg | 76% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 347mg | 73% |
| Folate | 10µg | 274µg | 66% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 50mg | 56% |
| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.677mg | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 0mg | 47% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7.4g | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 313mg | 25% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 0IU | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 0µg | 24% |
| Zinc | 1.31mg | 3.9mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 8.95mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 210µg | 20% |
| Carbs | 0g | 50.22g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.251mg | 14% |
| Choline | 75mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 307mg | 62mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 3.698g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 0.474g | 8% |
| Fats | 11.45g | 7.24g | 6% |
| Calories | 208kcal | 295kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 24.62g | 22.77g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.528g | 1.881g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 42.82g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.079mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.001mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.26mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.268mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 0g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 245mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tarragon is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.353g)
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.