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Tarragon vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tarragon and skipjack tuna

  • Tarragon is higher in iron, manganese, calcium, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin A, potassium, and magnesium; however, skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for iron is 384% higher.
  • Tarragon has 419 times more manganese than skipjack tuna. While tarragon has 7.967mg of manganese, skipjack tuna has only 0.019mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, tarragon, dried and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +688.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2978.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +478.5%
Contains more IronIron +1918.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +515.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +271.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41831.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +963.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~285mg

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% 70% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 0%
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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +560.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +997.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +2640%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +461.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +46.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.9%
Contains more WaterWater +704.7%

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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +95.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +817.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Iron 32.3mg 1.6mg 384%
Manganese 7.967mg 0.019mg 346%
Calcium 1139mg 37mg 110%
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.981mg 110%
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.122mg 94%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.19µg 91%
Selenium 4.4µg 46.8µg 77%
Potassium 3020mg 522mg 73%
Magnesium 347mg 44mg 72%
Folate 274µg 10µg 66%
Copper 0.677mg 0.11mg 63%
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 18.756mg 61%
Vitamin C 50mg 1mg 54%
Fiber 7.4g 0g 30%
Zinc 3.9mg 1.05mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 0.403g 22%
Vitamin A 210µg 18µg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 60mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.038mg 18%
Carbs 50.22g 0g 17%
Protein 22.77g 28.21g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Fats 7.24g 1.29g 9%
Calories 295kcal 132kcal 8%
Saturated fat 1.881g 0.42g 7%
Phosphorus 313mg 285mg 4%
Sodium 62mg 47mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.474g 0.243g 1%
Net carbs 42.82g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Skipjack tuna
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Tarragon
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tarragon
Tarragon is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.461g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.