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Pumpkin seed vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pumpkin seed and Tarragon

  • Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, however, Tarragon has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Folate, Potassium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Tarragon is 362% higher.
  • Tarragon has 3 times less Zinc than Pumpkin seed. Pumpkin seed has 10.3mg of Zinc, while Tarragon has 3.9mg.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Spices, tarragon, dried.

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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 less Sodium -71%
Contains more Zinc +164.1%
Contains more Calcium +1970.9%
Contains more Iron +875.8%
Contains more Magnesium +32.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +240.2%
Contains more Potassium +228.6%
Contains more Manganese +1506.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.677
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Contains less Sodium -71%
Contains more Zinc +164.1%
Contains more Calcium +1970.9%
Contains more Iron +875.8%
Contains more Magnesium +32.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +240.2%
Contains more Potassium +228.6%
Contains more Manganese +1506.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.677

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +6674.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +16566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +638.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2475%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3029.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6413.5%
Contains more Folate +2944.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 1% 9% 12% 6% 4% 9% 7% 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 +6674.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +16566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +638.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2475%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3029.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6413.5%
Contains more Folate +2944.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +168%
Contains more Protein +22.7%
Contains more Water +72%
Contains more Other +216.6%
Equal in Carbs - 50.22
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 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 Fats +168%
Contains more Protein +22.7%
Contains more Water +72%
Contains more Other +216.6%
Equal in Carbs - 50.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1172.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.7%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1172.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Tarragon Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 42.82g Tarragon
Protein 18.55g 22.77g Tarragon
Fats 19.4g 7.24g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 50.22g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 295kcal Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 7.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 1139mg Tarragon
Iron 3.31mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Magnesium 262mg 347mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 92mg 313mg Tarragon
Potassium 919mg 3020mg Tarragon
Sodium 18mg 62mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 10.3mg 3.9mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.677mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg Tarragon
Vitamin A 62IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 210µg Tarragon
Vitamin C 0.3mg 50mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.251mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.056mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Folate 9µg 274µg Tarragon
Tryptophan 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 1.881g Tarragon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.474g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 3.698g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pumpkin seed 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
4%
Pumpkin seed
143%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.789g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
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)

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. Pumpkin seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/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.