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Tarragon vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tarragon and coriander?

  • Tarragon is richer in iron, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B2, magnesium, potassium, folate, and copper, yet coriander is richer in vitamin A.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for iron is 382% higher.
  • Tarragon has 19 times more manganese than coriander. Tarragon has 7.967mg of manganese, while coriander has 0.426mg.
  • Tarragon has a lower glycemic index than coriander.

We used Spices, tarragon, dried and Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 20% 46% 66% 75% 14% 21% 6% 56% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1234.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +479.7%
Contains more IronIron +1724.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +200.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +680%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +552.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1770.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +388.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.8%

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% 70% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 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 90% 112% 50% 0% 17% 37% 21% 34% 34% 0% 775% 47% 7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +274.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +726.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +703.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1517.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +341.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +60.5%
~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
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +969%
Contains more FatsFats +1292.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1268.4%
Contains more OtherOther +718.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1091.3%

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
4% 84% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +72.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9145%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tarragon Coriander
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 Coriander DV% diff.
Iron 32.3mg 1.77mg 382%
Manganese 7.967mg 0.426mg 328%
Vitamin K 310µg 258%
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.149mg 174%
Calcium 1139mg 67mg 107%
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.162mg 91%
Magnesium 347mg 26mg 76%
Potassium 3020mg 521mg 74%
Folate 274µg 62µg 53%
Copper 0.677mg 0.225mg 50%
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 1.114mg 49%
Protein 22.77g 2.13g 41%
Phosphorus 313mg 48mg 38%
Zinc 3.9mg 0.5mg 31%
Vitamin C 50mg 27mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 0.04g 24%
Fiber 7.4g 2.8g 18%
Vitamin E 2.5mg 17%
Carbs 50.22g 3.67g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.067mg 15%
Calories 295kcal 23kcal 14%
Vitamin A 210µg 337µg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 11%
Fats 7.24g 0.52g 10%
Saturated fat 1.881g 0.014g 8%
Selenium 4.4µg 0.9µg 6%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Sodium 62mg 46mg 1%
Net carbs 42.82g 0.87g N/A
Sugar 0.87g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.474g 0.275g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Coriander
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
118%
Tarragon
94%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.867g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander
Coriander is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Coriander - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169997/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.