Tarragon vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between tarragon and mussels?
- Tarragon is richer in iron, vitamin B6, calcium, potassium, vitamin A, magnesium, vitamin B2, and copper, yet mussels is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1000% higher.
- Tarragon has 35 times more calcium than mussels. Tarragon has 1139mg of calcium, while mussels has 33mg.
- Tarragon has a lower glycemic index than mussels.
We used Spices, tarragon, dried and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +837.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3351.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1026.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +380.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +354.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1936.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +267.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +218.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +198.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2310% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +260.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +579.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +278.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +690.1% |
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Protein
~23.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +205.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +113.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 24µg | 1000% |
| Iron | 32.3mg | 6.72mg | 320% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.41mg | 0.1mg | 178% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 89.6µg | 155% |
| Calcium | 1139mg | 33mg | 111% |
| Potassium | 3020mg | 268mg | 81% |
| Magnesium | 347mg | 37mg | 74% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.339mg | 0.42mg | 71% |
| Copper | 0.677mg | 0.149mg | 59% |
| Manganese | 7.967mg | 6.8mg | 51% |
| Folate | 274µg | 76µg | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 13.6mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.95mg | 3mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 7.4g | 0g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 56mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.698g | 1.212g | 17% |
| Carbs | 50.22g | 7.39g | 14% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 369mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 210µg | 91µg | 13% |
| Zinc | 3.9mg | 2.67mg | 11% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 172kcal | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.881g | 0.85g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.251mg | 0.3mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 313mg | 285mg | 4% |
| Fats | 7.24g | 4.48g | 4% |
| Protein | 22.77g | 23.8g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.474g | 1.014g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 42.82g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.276g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.506g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.044g | 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
118%
265%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Tarragon is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.031g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)