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Tarragon vs. Seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tarragon and Seed?

  • Tarragon is higher in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Folate, Vitamin C, and Calcium, yet Seed is higher in Fiber, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for Iron is 307% more.
  • Tarragon has 31 times more Vitamin C than Seed. While Tarragon has 50mg of Vitamin C, Seed has only 1.6mg.

We used Spices, tarragon, dried and Seeds, chia seeds, dried types 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.
Tarragon
Tarragon
5
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5
Seed
Seed
Contains more Calcium +80.5%
Contains more Iron +318.4%
Contains more Potassium +642%
Contains more Manganese +192.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +174.8%
Contains less Sodium -74.2%
Contains more Zinc +17.4%
Contains more Copper +36.5%
Contains more Selenium +1154.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 335
Tarragon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Contains more Calcium +80.5%
Contains more Iron +318.4%
Contains more Potassium +642%
Contains more Manganese +192.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +174.8%
Contains less Sodium -74.2%
Contains more Zinc +17.4%
Contains more Copper +36.5%
Contains more Selenium +1154.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 335

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.
Tarragon
Tarragon
7
:
2
Seed
Seed
Contains more Vitamin A +7677.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +3025%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +687.6%
Contains more Folate +459.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.83
Tarragon
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%
Seed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +7677.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +3025%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +687.6%
Contains more Folate +459.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.83

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tarragon
Tarragon
4
:
1
Seed
Seed
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Carbs +19.2%
Contains more Water +33.4%
Contains more Other +150.6%
Contains more Fats +324.6%
Tarragon
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
Seed
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Carbs +19.2%
Contains more Water +33.4%
Contains more Other +150.6%
Contains more Fats +324.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tarragon
Tarragon
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2
Seed
Seed
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +387.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +539.9%
Tarragon
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Seed
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +387.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +539.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Seed Opinion
Net carbs 42.82g 7.72g Tarragon
Protein 22.77g 16.54g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 30.74g Seed
Carbs 50.22g 42.12g Tarragon
Calories 295kcal 486kcal Seed
Fiber 7.4g 34.4g Seed
Calcium 1139mg 631mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 7.72mg Tarragon
Magnesium 347mg 335mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 313mg 860mg Seed
Potassium 3020mg 407mg Tarragon
Sodium 62mg 16mg Seed
Zinc 3.9mg 4.58mg Seed
Copper 0.677mg 0.924mg Seed
Manganese 7.967mg 2.723mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg 55.2µg Seed
Vitamin A 4200IU 54IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 210µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 0.5mg Seed
Vitamin C 50mg 1.6mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.62mg Seed
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.17mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 8.83mg Tarragon
Vitamin B6 2.41mg Tarragon
Folate 274µg 49µg Tarragon
Tryptophan 0.436mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.801mg Seed
Leucine 1.371mg Seed
Lysine 0.97mg Seed
Methionine 0.588mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg Seed
Histidine 0.531mg Seed
Trans Fat 0g 0.14g Tarragon
Saturated Fat 1.881g 3.33g Tarragon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 2.309g Seed
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 23.665g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Seed
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
35%
Seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
221%
Seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.449g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seed
Seed contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $6)
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)
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/nutrients
  2. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.