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Tarragon vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between tarragon and safflower

  • Tarragon has more iron, manganese, calcium, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin B2, potassium, and vitamin C; however, safflower is richer in copper and vitamin B1.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for iron is 343% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, tarragon, dried and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 252% 23% 61% 184% 582% 138% 276% 0.39% 263% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1360.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +339.6%
Contains more IronIron +559.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +295.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +158.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~353mg

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% 1% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 0% 0% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +222.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +291.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +363.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
16% 38% 34% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.18 g
Fats: 38.45 g
Carbs: 34.29 g
Water: 5.62 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.5%
Contains more WaterWater +37.7%
Contains more OtherOther +120.3%
Contains more FatsFats +431.1%

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
10% 13% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.682 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.223 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +922.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +663.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Safflower DV% diff.
Iron 32.3mg 4.9mg 343%
Manganese 7.967mg 2.014mg 259%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 28.223g 164%
Copper 0.677mg 1.747mg 119%
Calcium 1139mg 78mg 106%
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 1.17mg 95%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 81%
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 1.163mg 76%
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.415mg 71%
Potassium 3020mg 687mg 69%
Vitamin C 50mg 0mg 56%
Fats 7.24g 38.45g 48%
Phosphorus 313mg 644mg 47%
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 2.284mg 42%
Fiber 7.4g 30%
Folate 274µg 160µg 29%
Vitamin A 210µg 3µg 23%
Protein 22.77g 16.18g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.474g 4.848g 11%
Calories 295kcal 517kcal 11%
Zinc 3.9mg 5.05mg 10%
Selenium 4.4µg 8%
Saturated fat 1.881g 3.682g 8%
Carbs 50.22g 34.29g 5%
Sodium 62mg 3mg 3%
Magnesium 347mg 353mg 1%
Net carbs 42.82g 34.29g N/A
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Safflower
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
82%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.801g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $5.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/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.