Chia seeds vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Chia seeds and Tarragon?
- Chia seeds is higher in Fiber, Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Tarragon is higher in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Folate, Vitamin C, and Calcium.
- Tarragon's daily need coverage for Iron is 307% more.
- Chia seeds has 13 times more Selenium than Tarragon. While Chia seeds has 55.2µg of Selenium, Tarragon has only 4.4µg.
We used Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Spices, tarragon, dried types 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +174.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1154.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +642% |
| Contains more IronIron | +318.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +192.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +147% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3025% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7677.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +687.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +459.2% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.54 g
Fats:
30.74 g
Carbs:
42.12 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
4.8 g
Protein:
22.77 g
Fats:
7.24 g
Carbs:
50.22 g
Water:
7.74 g
Other:
12.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +324.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.665 g
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 | +387.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +539.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -43.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 486kcal | 295kcal |
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| Protein | 16.54g | 22.77g |
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| Fats | 30.74g | 7.24g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 50mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.72g | 42.82g |
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| Carbs | 42.12g | 50.22g |
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| Magnesium | 335mg | 347mg |
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| Calcium | 631mg | 1139mg |
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| Potassium | 407mg | 3020mg |
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| Iron | 7.72mg | 32.3mg |
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| Fiber | 34.4g | 7.4g |
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| Copper | 0.924mg | 0.677mg |
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| Zinc | 4.58mg | 3.9mg |
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| Phosphorus | 860mg | 313mg |
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| Sodium | 16mg | 62mg |
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| Vitamin A | 54IU | 4200IU |
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| Vitamin A | 210µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.5mg |
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| Manganese | 2.723mg | 7.967mg |
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| Selenium | 55.2µg | 4.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 0.251mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 1.339mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 8.95mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 2.41mg |
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| Folate | 49µg | 274µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.14g | 0g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.33g | 1.881g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.309g | 0.474g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 3.698g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.436mg |
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| Threonine | 0.709mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.801mg |
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| Leucine | 1.371mg |
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| Lysine | 0.97mg |
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| Methionine | 0.588mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg |
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| Valine | 0.95mg |
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| Histidine | 0.531mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
32%
132%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
360%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tarragon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.449g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $6)
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.