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Salmon vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Salmon and Tarragon different?

  • Salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D, while Tarragon is higher in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Tarragon covers your daily need of Iron 400% more than Salmon.

Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Spices, tarragon, dried types were 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.
Salmon
Salmon
2
:
8
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains more Selenium +840.9%
Contains more Calcium +7493.3%
Contains more Iron +9400%
Contains more Magnesium +1056.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains more Potassium +686.5%
Contains more Zinc +807%
Contains more Copper +1281.6%
Contains more Manganese +49693.8%
Equal in Sodium - 62
Salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 13% 22% 108% 34% 8% 12% 17% 3% 226%
Tarragon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Contains more Selenium +840.9%
Contains more Calcium +7493.3%
Contains more Iron +9400%
Contains more Magnesium +1056.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains more Potassium +686.5%
Contains more Zinc +807%
Contains more Copper +1281.6%
Contains more Manganese +49693.8%
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.
Salmon
Salmon
6
:
6
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1726.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +891.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +272.5%
Contains more Folate +705.9%
Salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 23% 393% 13% 86% 32% 151% 89% 150% 26% 350% 1%
Tarragon
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1726.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +891.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +272.5%
Contains more Folate +705.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon
Salmon
2
:
3
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains more Fats +70.6%
Contains more Water +736.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1403.8%
Equal in Protein - 22.77
Salmon
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 g
Tarragon
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 Fats +70.6%
Contains more Water +736.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1403.8%
Equal in Protein - 22.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon
Salmon
2
:
1
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +782.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.5%
Salmon
22% 38% 41%
Saturated Fat: 2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.553 g
Tarragon
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +782.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon Tarragon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 42.82g Tarragon
Protein 22.1g 22.77g Tarragon
Fats 12.35g 7.24g Salmon
Carbs 0g 50.22g Tarragon
Calories 206kcal 295kcal Tarragon
Fiber 0g 7.4g Tarragon
Calcium 15mg 1139mg Tarragon
Iron 0.34mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Magnesium 30mg 347mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 252mg 313mg Tarragon
Potassium 384mg 3020mg Tarragon
Sodium 61mg 62mg Salmon
Zinc 0.43mg 3.9mg Tarragon
Copper 0.049mg 0.677mg Tarragon
Manganese 0.016mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 41.4µg 4.4µg Salmon
Vitamin A 230IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 210µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 1.14mg Salmon
Vitamin D 526IU 0IU Salmon
Vitamin D 13.1µg 0µg Salmon
Vitamin C 3.7mg 50mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.251mg Salmon
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.045mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 1.475mg Salmon
Vitamin B6 0.647mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Folate 34µg 274µg Tarragon
Vitamin B12 2.8µg 0µg Salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Salmon
Tryptophan 0.248mg Salmon
Threonine 0.969mg Salmon
Isoleucine 1.018mg Salmon
Leucine 1.796mg Salmon
Lysine 2.03mg Salmon
Methionine 0.654mg Salmon
Phenylalanine 0.863mg Salmon
Valine 1.139mg Salmon
Histidine 0.651mg Salmon
Cholesterol 63mg 0mg Tarragon
Saturated Fat 2.397g 1.881g Tarragon
Omega-3 - DHA 1.457g 0g Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.69g 0g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.17g 0g Salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 4.181g 0.474g Salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.553g 3.698g Salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon Tarragon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
110%
Salmon
143%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Salmon
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.516g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tarragon
Tarragon is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/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.