Sunflower seeds vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between sunflower seeds and tarragon?
- Sunflower seeds are higher in copper, vitamin B1, and selenium, yet tarragon is higher in iron, manganese, calcium, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, potassium, and vitamin C.
- Tarragon's daily need coverage for iron is 338% more.
- Sunflower seeds have 12 times more selenium than tarragon. While sunflower seeds have 53µg of selenium, tarragon has only 4.4µg.
- The glycemic index of tarragon is lower.
We used Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, 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 | +165.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +110.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1104.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1360.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +368.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +515.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +308.6% |
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 | +489.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3471.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +277.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
Protein:
22.77 g
Fats:
7.24 g
Carbs:
50.22 g
Water:
7.74 g
Other:
12.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +610.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +151.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +63.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +297% |
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Protein
~22.77g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.137 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 | +3808.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +525.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.8% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.25mg | 32.3mg | 338% |
| Manganese | 1.95mg | 7.967mg | 262% |
| Vitamin E | 35.17mg | 234% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.137g | 3.698g | 130% |
| Copper | 1.8mg | 0.677mg | 125% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 1139mg | 106% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.48mg | 0.251mg | 102% |
| Selenium | 53µg | 4.4µg | 88% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.345mg | 2.41mg | 82% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.355mg | 1.339mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 645mg | 3020mg | 70% |
| Fats | 51.46g | 7.24g | 68% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 50mg | 54% |
| Phosphorus | 660mg | 313mg | 50% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.528g | 0.474g | 45% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.13mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 210µg | 23% |
| Calories | 584kcal | 295kcal | 14% |
| Folate | 227µg | 274µg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 4.455g | 1.881g | 12% |
| Carbs | 20g | 50.22g | 10% |
| Zinc | 5mg | 3.9mg | 10% |
| Choline | 55.1mg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 7.4g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 325mg | 347mg | 5% |
| Protein | 20.78g | 22.77g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.335mg | 8.95mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 62mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 11.4g | 42.82g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.62g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.348mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.928mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.139mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.659mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.937mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.494mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.169mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.315mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.632mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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118%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
360%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tarragon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.574g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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