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Tarragon vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tarragon and Basil

  • Basil has less Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Tarragon covers your daily Iron needs 364% more than Basil.
  • Basil contains 18 times less Vitamin B2 than Tarragon. Tarragon contains 1.339mg of Vitamin B2, while Basil contains 0.076mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, tarragon, dried and Basil, fresh.

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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 248% 342% 266% 1211% 226% 106% 134% 8.1% 1039% 24%
Basil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +442.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +543.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +923.7%
Contains more IronIron +918.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +75.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +381.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +458.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +594%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1366.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%

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 167% 252% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 0%
Basil
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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 60% 317% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +638.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1661.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +892.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1454.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +302.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Basil
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3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +622.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1031.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1795.1%
Contains more OtherOther +702%
Contains more WaterWater +1089.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.698 g
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8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +438.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +850.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tarragon Basil
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 Tarragon Basil Opinion
Calories 295kcal 23kcal Tarragon
Protein 22.77g 3.15g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 0.64g Tarragon
Vitamin C 50mg 18mg Tarragon
Net carbs 42.82g 1.05g Tarragon
Carbs 50.22g 2.65g Tarragon
Magnesium 347mg 64mg Tarragon
Calcium 1139mg 177mg Tarragon
Potassium 3020mg 295mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 3.17mg Tarragon
Sugar 0.3g Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g 1.6g Tarragon
Copper 0.677mg 0.385mg Tarragon
Zinc 3.9mg 0.81mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 313mg 56mg Tarragon
Sodium 62mg 4mg Basil
Vitamin A 4200IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A 210µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg Basil
Manganese 7.967mg 1.148mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg 0.3µg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.034mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.076mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 0.902mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.209mg Basil
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.155mg Tarragon
Vitamin K 414.8µg Basil
Folate 274µg 68µg Tarragon
Choline 11.4mg Basil
Saturated Fat 1.881g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 0.088g Tarragon
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 0.389g Tarragon
Tryptophan 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Fructose 0.02g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Basil
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
132%
Tarragon
121%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil
Basil is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/nutrients
  2. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.