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Saffron vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Saffron and Tarragon different?

  • Saffron is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin C, while Tarragon is higher in Iron, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Saffron covers your daily need of Manganese 889% more than Tarragon.
  • Saffron contains 2 times more Vitamin C than Tarragon. Saffron contains 80.8mg of Vitamin C, while Tarragon contains 50mg.

Spices, saffron 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.
Saffron
Saffron
2
:
8
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains more Manganese +256.6%
Contains more Selenium +27.3%
Contains more Calcium +926.1%
Contains more Iron +191%
Contains more Magnesium +31.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains more Potassium +75.2%
Contains less Sodium -58.1%
Contains more Zinc +257.8%
Contains more Copper +106.4%
Saffron
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Tarragon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Contains more Manganese +256.6%
Contains more Selenium +27.3%
Contains more Calcium +926.1%
Contains more Iron +191%
Contains more Magnesium +31.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains more Potassium +75.2%
Contains less Sodium -58.1%
Contains more Zinc +257.8%
Contains more Copper +106.4%

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.
Saffron
Saffron
1
:
6
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains more Vitamin C +61.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +692.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +401.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +513%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.6%
Contains more Folate +194.6%
Saffron
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
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 C +61.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +692.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +401.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +513%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.6%
Contains more Folate +194.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saffron
Saffron
2
:
3
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains more Carbs +30.2%
Contains more Water +53.7%
Contains more Protein +99.2%
Contains more Fats +23.8%
Contains more Other +120.7%
Saffron
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 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 Carbs +30.2%
Contains more Water +53.7%
Contains more Protein +99.2%
Contains more Fats +23.8%
Contains more Other +120.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saffron
Saffron
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2
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.9%
Saffron
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Tarragon
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Saffron Tarragon
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Tarragon Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 42.82g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 22.77g Tarragon
Fats 5.85g 7.24g Tarragon
Carbs 65.37g 50.22g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 295kcal Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 7.4g Tarragon
Calcium 111mg 1139mg Tarragon
Iron 11.1mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Magnesium 264mg 347mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 252mg 313mg Tarragon
Potassium 1724mg 3020mg Tarragon
Sodium 148mg 62mg Tarragon
Zinc 1.09mg 3.9mg Tarragon
Copper 0.328mg 0.677mg Tarragon
Manganese 28.408mg 7.967mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 4.4µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 210µg Tarragon
Vitamin C 80.8mg 50mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.251mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Folate 93µg 274µg Tarragon
Saturated Fat 1.586g 1.881g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.474g Tarragon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 3.698g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron 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
60%
Saffron
143%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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 is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.295g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron 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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.