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Star anise vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Star anise and Tarragon

  • Star anise has more Iron, while Tarragon has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Folate, Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin C.
  • Tarragon covers your daily need of Manganese 246% more than Star anise.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, anise seed 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
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 IronIron +14.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +104.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +246.4%

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.
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 70% 19% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1250.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +361.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +270.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +2640%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 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 FatsFats +119.6%
Contains more WaterWater +23.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.4%
Contains more OtherOther +73.3%
~equal in Carbs ~50.22g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.15 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 -68.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1963.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Tarragon Opinion
Calories 337kcal 295kcal Star anise
Protein 17.6g 22.77g Tarragon
Fats 15.9g 7.24g Star anise
Vitamin C 21mg 50mg Tarragon
Net carbs 35.42g 42.82g Tarragon
Carbs 50.02g 50.22g Tarragon
Magnesium 170mg 347mg Tarragon
Calcium 646mg 1139mg Tarragon
Potassium 1441mg 3020mg Tarragon
Iron 36.96mg 32.3mg Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 7.4g Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.677mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 3.9mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 313mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 62mg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A 16µg 210µg Tarragon
Manganese 2.3mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 5µg 4.4µg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.251mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Folate 10µg 274µg Tarragon
Saturated Fat 0.586g 1.881g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 0.474g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 3.698g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Star anise Tarragon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
39%
Star anise
132%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.295g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $4)
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.

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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.