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Tarragon vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tarragon and sardine different?

  • Tarragon is higher in iron, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and folate; however, sardine is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 373% higher.
  • Tarragon contains 74 times more manganese than sardine. While tarragon contains 7.967mg of manganese, sardine contains only 0.108mg.

Spices, tarragon, dried and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone are the varieties used 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.
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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +789.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +198.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +660.7%
Contains more IronIron +1006.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +264%
Contains more ZincZinc +197.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7276.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1097.7%

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 0% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +556.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +213.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +489.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1343.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +2640%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +178.5%
Contains more FatsFats +58.1%
Contains more WaterWater +670.2%
~equal in Protein ~24.62g

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
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +716.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Iron 32.3mg 2.92mg 367%
Manganese 7.967mg 0.108mg 342%
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.167mg 173%
Selenium 4.4µg 52.7µg 88%
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.227mg 86%
Potassium 3020mg 397mg 77%
Calcium 1139mg 382mg 76%
Magnesium 347mg 39mg 73%
Folate 274µg 10µg 66%
Vitamin C 50mg 0mg 56%
Copper 0.677mg 0.186mg 55%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Fiber 7.4g 0g 30%
Phosphorus 313mg 490mg 25%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Zinc 3.9mg 1.31mg 24%
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 5.245mg 23%
Vitamin A 210µg 32µg 20%
Carbs 50.22g 0g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.08mg 14%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 13%
Sodium 62mg 307mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 5.148g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.474g 3.869g 8%
Fats 7.24g 11.45g 6%
Calories 295kcal 208kcal 4%
Protein 22.77g 24.62g 4%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Saturated fat 1.881g 1.528g 2%
Net carbs 42.82g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 245mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tarragon
Tarragon is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.353g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.