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Tarragon vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tarragon and Sesame

  • Tarragon has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Vitamin C, however, Sesame has more Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Sesame is 378% higher.

Food types used in this article are Spices, tarragon, dried and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, 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%
Sesame
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 251% 293% 41% 546% 1361% 211% 270% 1.4% 321% 188%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +545.3%
Contains more IronIron +122%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +223.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +503%
Contains more ZincZinc +98.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +681.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~351mg

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% 252% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 0%
Sesame
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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% 0.54% 5% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 182% 0% 0% 73% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +46566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +442.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +205.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +182.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +215.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
Sesame
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18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +114.2%
Contains more WaterWater +65%
Contains more OtherOther +169.7%
Contains more FatsFats +586%

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
Sesame
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15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3857.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +488.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tarragon Sesame
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 Sesame Opinion
Calories 295kcal 573kcal Sesame
Protein 22.77g 17.73g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 49.67g Sesame
Vitamin C 50mg 0mg Tarragon
Net carbs 42.82g 11.65g Tarragon
Carbs 50.22g 23.45g Tarragon
Magnesium 347mg 351mg Sesame
Calcium 1139mg 975mg Tarragon
Potassium 3020mg 468mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 14.55mg Tarragon
Sugar 0.3g Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g 11.8g Sesame
Copper 0.677mg 4.082mg Sesame
Zinc 3.9mg 7.75mg Sesame
Phosphorus 313mg 629mg Sesame
Sodium 62mg 11mg Sesame
Vitamin A 4200IU 9IU Tarragon
Vitamin A 210µg 0µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 0.25mg Sesame
Manganese 7.967mg 2.46mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.247mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 4.515mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.05mg Sesame
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.79mg Tarragon
Folate 274µg 97µg Tarragon
Choline 25.6mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 1.881g 6.957g Tarragon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 21.773g Sesame
Tryptophan 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg Sesame
Methionine 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Sesame
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
132%
Tarragon
47%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.076g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sesame
Sesame is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.