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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 B3, Folate, Copper, and Potassium, while Saffron is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin C.
  • Saffron covers your daily need of Manganese 889% more than Tarragon.
  • Tarragon contains 10 times more Calcium than Saffron. Tarragon contains 1139mg of Calcium, while Saffron contains 111mg.

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 Calcium +926.1%
Contains more Iron +191%
Contains more Magnesium +31.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains more Potassium +75.2%
Contains less Sodium -58.1%
Contains more Zinc +257.8%
Contains more Copper +106.4%
Contains more Manganese +256.6%
Contains more Selenium +27.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Calcium +926.1%
Contains more Iron +191%
Contains more Magnesium +31.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains more Potassium +75.2%
Contains less Sodium -58.1%
Contains more Zinc +257.8%
Contains more Copper +106.4%
Contains more Manganese +256.6%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +692.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +401.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +513%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.6%
Contains more Folate +194.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +61.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 167% 63% 309% 168% 0% 557% 206% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +692.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +401.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +513%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.6%
Contains more Folate +194.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +61.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +99.2%
Contains more Fats +23.8%
Contains more Other +120.7%
Contains more Carbs +30.2%
Contains more Water +53.7%
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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more Protein +99.2%
Contains more Fats +23.8%
Contains more Other +120.7%
Contains more Carbs +30.2%
Contains more Water +53.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.429
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.429

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 42.82g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 22.77g 11.43g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 5.85g Tarragon
Carbs 50.22g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 295kcal 310kcal Saffron
Fiber 7.4g 3.9g Tarragon
Calcium 1139mg 111mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 11.1mg Tarragon
Magnesium 347mg 264mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 313mg 252mg Tarragon
Potassium 3020mg 1724mg Tarragon
Sodium 62mg 148mg Tarragon
Zinc 3.9mg 1.09mg Tarragon
Copper 0.677mg 0.328mg Tarragon
Manganese 7.967mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 4.4µg 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin A 4200IU 530IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 27µg Tarragon
Vitamin C 50mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.115mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.267mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 1.46mg Tarragon
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 1.01mg Tarragon
Folate 274µg 93µg Tarragon
Saturated Fat 1.881g 1.586g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 0.429g Tarragon
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 2.067g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tarragon Saffron
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
143%
Tarragon
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.295g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.