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Safflower vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between safflower and tarragon

  • Safflower has more copper and vitamin B1; however, tarragon is richer in iron, manganese, calcium, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin B2, potassium, and vitamin C.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for iron is 343% more.
  • Safflower contains 5 times more vitamin B1 than tarragon. Safflower contains 1.163mg of vitamin B1, while tarragon contains 0.251mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried 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 252% 23% 61% 184% 582% 138% 276% 0.39% 263% 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 CopperCopper +158.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1360.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +339.6%
Contains more IronIron +559.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +295.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~347mg

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 0% 1% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 0% 0% 120% 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% 70% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +363.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +222.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +291.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.3%
~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
16% 38% 34% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.18 g
Fats: 38.45 g
Carbs: 34.29 g
Water: 5.62 g
Other: 5.46 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 +431.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.5%
Contains more WaterWater +37.7%
Contains more OtherOther +120.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 13% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.682 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.223 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 +922.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +663.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 4.9mg 32.3mg 343%
Manganese 2.014mg 7.967mg 259%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 3.698g 164%
Copper 1.747mg 0.677mg 119%
Calcium 78mg 1139mg 106%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 2.41mg 95%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 81%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.251mg 76%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 1.339mg 71%
Potassium 687mg 3020mg 69%
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg 56%
Fats 38.45g 7.24g 48%
Phosphorus 644mg 313mg 47%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 8.95mg 42%
Fiber 7.4g 30%
Folate 160µg 274µg 29%
Vitamin A 3µg 210µg 23%
Protein 16.18g 22.77g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 0.474g 11%
Calories 517kcal 295kcal 11%
Zinc 5.05mg 3.9mg 10%
Selenium 4.4µg 8%
Saturated fat 3.682g 1.881g 8%
Carbs 34.29g 50.22g 5%
Sodium 3mg 62mg 3%
Magnesium 353mg 347mg 1%
Net carbs 34.29g 42.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Safflower 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
82%
Safflower
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.801g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $5.2)
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.

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. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/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.