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Pumpkin seeds vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pumpkin seeds and Tarragon

  • Pumpkin seeds have more Zinc, however, Tarragon have 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 seeds. Pumpkin seeds have 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 187% 17% 81% 124% 230% 281% 39% 2.3% 65% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 248% 342% 266% 1211% 226% 106% 134% 8.1% 1039% 24%
Contains more ZincZinc +164.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +32.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1970.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +228.6%
Contains more IronIron +875.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +240.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1506.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.677mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 3.7% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 167% 252% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +16566.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6674.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +638.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2475%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3029.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6413.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2944.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FatsFats +168%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.7%
Contains more WaterWater +72%
Contains more OtherOther +216.6%
~equal in Carbs ~50.22g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.844 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.698 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1172.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +139.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 seeds 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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Tarragon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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 seeds
132%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
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 seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
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)

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 seeds - 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.