Tarragon vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tarragon and saffron different?
- Tarragon is richer in iron, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin A, vitamin B3, folate, copper, and potassium, while saffron is higher in manganese.
- Saffron covers your daily need for manganese, 889% more than tarragon.
- Tarragon contains 10 times more calcium than saffron. Tarragon contains 1139mg of calcium, while saffron contains 111mg.
- Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than tarragon (0).
Spices, tarragon, dried and Spices, saffron types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +926.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +191% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +106.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +257.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +256.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +677.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +118.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +401.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +513% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +138.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +194.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +61.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +99.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.7% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.429g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 7.967mg | 28.408mg | 889% |
| Iron | 32.3mg | 11.1mg | 265% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.41mg | 1.01mg | 108% |
| Calcium | 1139mg | 111mg | 103% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.339mg | 0.267mg | 82% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.95mg | 1.46mg | 47% |
| Folate | 274µg | 93µg | 45% |
| Copper | 0.677mg | 0.328mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 3020mg | 1724mg | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 80.8mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 3.9mg | 1.09mg | 26% |
| Protein | 22.77g | 11.43g | 23% |
| Magnesium | 347mg | 264mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 210µg | 27µg | 20% |
| Fiber | 7.4g | 3.9g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.698g | 2.067g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.251mg | 0.115mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 313mg | 252mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 50.22g | 65.37g | 5% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 148mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 5.6µg | 2% |
| Fats | 7.24g | 5.85g | 2% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 310kcal | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.881g | 1.586g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 42.82g | 61.47g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.474g | 0.429g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
479%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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?
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.295g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
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)