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Spelt vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Spelt and Tarragon

  • Tarragon is higher than Spelt in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Folate, Vitamin C, Magnesium, and Vitamin A.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for Iron is 348% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Spelt, uncooked 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.
Spelt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 97% 8.1% 34% 167% 170% 89% 172% 1% 389% 64%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +165.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4118.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +678.4%
Contains more IronIron +627.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +167.1%

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.
Spelt
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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% 0.6% 16% 0% 91% 26% 128% 64% 53% 0% 9% 34% 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% 252% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +41900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1085%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +947.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +508.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
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15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 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 CarbsCarbs +39.8%
Contains more WaterWater +42.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.3%
Contains more FatsFats +197.9%
Contains more OtherOther +572.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 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 -78.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +194%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.474g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Tarragon Opinion
Calories 338kcal 295kcal Spelt
Protein 14.57g 22.77g Tarragon
Fats 2.43g 7.24g Tarragon
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg Tarragon
Net carbs 59.49g 42.82g Spelt
Carbs 70.19g 50.22g Spelt
Magnesium 136mg 347mg Tarragon
Calcium 27mg 1139mg Tarragon
Potassium 388mg 3020mg Tarragon
Iron 4.44mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Sugar 6.82g Tarragon
Fiber 10.7g 7.4g Spelt
Copper 0.511mg 0.677mg Tarragon
Zinc 3.28mg 3.9mg Tarragon
Starch 53.92g Spelt
Phosphorus 401mg 313mg Spelt
Sodium 8mg 62mg Spelt
Vitamin A 10IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A 0µg 210µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 0.79mg Spelt
Manganese 2.983mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 11.7µg 4.4µg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.251mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 1.068mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Vitamin K 3.6µg Spelt
Folate 45µg 274µg Tarragon
Saturated Fat 0.406g 1.881g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g 0.474g Tarragon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 3.698g Tarragon
Tryptophan 0.132mg Spelt
Threonine 0.443mg Spelt
Isoleucine 0.552mg Spelt
Leucine 1.07mg Spelt
Lysine 0.409mg Spelt
Methionine 0.258mg Spelt
Phenylalanine 0.737mg Spelt
Valine 0.681mg Spelt
Histidine 0.36mg Spelt
Fructose 0.24g Spelt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Spelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spelt Tarragon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Spelt
132%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.475g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/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.