Saffron vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
How are saffron and tarragon different?
- Saffron is richer in manganese, while tarragon is higher in iron, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin A, vitamin B3, folate, copper, and potassium.
- Saffron covers your daily need for manganese, 889% more than tarragon.
- Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than tarragon (0).
Spices, saffron and Spices, tarragon, dried types were used in this article.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 ManganeseManganese | +256.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +926.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +191% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +106.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +257.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +61.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +677.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +118.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +401.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +513% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +138.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +194.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +99.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 28.408mg | 7.967mg | 889% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 32.3mg | 265% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 2.41mg | 108% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 1139mg | 103% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 1.339mg | 82% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 8.95mg | 47% |
| Folate | 93µg | 274µg | 45% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.677mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 3020mg | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 50mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 3.9mg | 26% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 22.77g | 23% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 347mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 210µg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 7.4g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 3.698g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.251mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 313mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 50.22g | 5% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 62mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 4.4µg | 2% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 7.24g | 2% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 295kcal | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 1.881g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 42.82g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.474g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
54%
118%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
360%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.295g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)