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Tarragon vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tarragon and Flax

  • Tarragon is higher in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Potassium, and Vitamin C, however, Flax is richer in Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for Iron is 332% higher.
  • Tarragon has 83 times more Vitamin C than Flax. While Tarragon has 50mg of Vitamin C, Flax has only 0.6mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, tarragon, dried and Seeds, flaxseed.

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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.
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Flax
Contains more Calcium +346.7%
Contains more Iron +463.7%
Contains more Potassium +271.5%
Contains more Manganese +221%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.1%
Contains less Sodium -51.6%
Contains more Zinc +11.3%
Contains more Copper +80.2%
Contains more Selenium +477.3%
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 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Calcium +346.7%
Contains more Iron +463.7%
Contains more Potassium +271.5%
Contains more Manganese +221%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.1%
Contains less Sodium -51.6%
Contains more Zinc +11.3%
Contains more Copper +80.2%
Contains more Selenium +477.3%

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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Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +8233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +731.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +409.5%
Contains more Folate +214.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +555%
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 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +8233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +731.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +409.5%
Contains more Folate +214.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +555%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Flax
Contains more Protein +24.5%
Contains more Carbs +73.9%
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Other +224.3%
Contains more Fats +482.3%
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
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Protein +24.5%
Contains more Carbs +73.9%
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Other +224.3%
Contains more Fats +482.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Flax
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1488%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +676.9%
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1488%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +676.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Flax Opinion
Net carbs 42.82g 1.58g Tarragon
Protein 22.77g 18.29g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 50.22g 28.88g Tarragon
Calories 295kcal 534kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 1139mg 255mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 5.73mg Tarragon
Magnesium 347mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 313mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 3020mg 813mg Tarragon
Sodium 62mg 30mg Flax
Zinc 3.9mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0.677mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 7.967mg 2.482mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin A 4200IU 0IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 0µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin C 50mg 0.6mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.161mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 3.08mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.473mg Tarragon
Folate 274µg 87µg Tarragon
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg Flax
Saturated Fat 1.881g 3.663g Tarragon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Flax
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
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.782g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flax
Flax is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.