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Sockeye salmon vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between sockeye salmon and tarragon?

  • Sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin D, yet tarragon is higher in iron, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin A, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for iron is 397% more.

We used Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
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 SeleniumSelenium +706.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +863.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10254.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +592.7%
Contains more IronIron +6111.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +790.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +609.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61184.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~313mg

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% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +262.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +444.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +191.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +3814.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 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 ProteinProtein +16.3%
Contains more WaterWater +769.9%
Contains more FatsFats +30%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1840.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +293.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +178.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 0.52mg 32.3mg 397%
Manganese 0.013mg 7.967mg 346%
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0µg 186%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 2.41mg 122%
Calcium 11mg 1139mg 113%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 1.339mg 84%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0µg 84%
Vitamin D 670IU 0IU 84%
Potassium 436mg 3020mg 76%
Magnesium 36mg 347mg 74%
Folate 7µg 274µg 67%
Copper 0.076mg 0.677mg 67%
Selenium 35.5µg 4.4µg 57%
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg 56%
Fiber 0g 7.4g 30%
Zinc 0.55mg 3.9mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 25%
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg 20%
Choline 112.6mg 20%
Vitamin A 58µg 210µg 17%
Carbs 0g 50.22g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 3.698g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.251mg 8%
Calories 156kcal 295kcal 7%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 8.95mg 7%
Protein 26.48g 22.77g 7%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.969g 1.881g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 0.474g 3%
Fats 5.57g 7.24g 3%
Sodium 92mg 62mg 1%
Phosphorus 305mg 313mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 42.82g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon Tarragon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
113%
Sockeye salmon
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tarragon
Tarragon is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.912g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.