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Tarragon vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tarragon and Spelt

  • Tarragon is higher than Spelt in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Folate, Vitamin C, Magnesium, and Vitamin A.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for Iron is 348% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, tarragon, dried and Spelt, uncooked.

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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%
Spelt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 97% 8.1% 34% 167% 170% 89% 172% 1% 389% 64%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4118.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +678.4%
Contains more IronIron +627.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +167.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +165.9%

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%
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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% 0.6% 16% 0% 91% 26% 128% 64% 53% 0% 9% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +41900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1085%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +947.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +508.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
Spelt
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15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.3%
Contains more FatsFats +197.9%
Contains more OtherOther +572.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.8%
Contains more WaterWater +42.4%

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
Spelt
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19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +194%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.445g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Spelt Opinion
Calories 295kcal 338kcal Spelt
Protein 22.77g 14.57g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 2.43g Tarragon
Vitamin C 50mg 0mg Tarragon
Net carbs 42.82g 59.49g Spelt
Carbs 50.22g 70.19g Spelt
Magnesium 347mg 136mg Tarragon
Calcium 1139mg 27mg Tarragon
Potassium 3020mg 388mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 4.44mg Tarragon
Sugar 6.82g Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g 10.7g Spelt
Copper 0.677mg 0.511mg Tarragon
Zinc 3.9mg 3.28mg Tarragon
Starch 53.92g Spelt
Phosphorus 313mg 401mg Spelt
Sodium 62mg 8mg Spelt
Vitamin A 4200IU 10IU Tarragon
Vitamin A 210µg 0µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 0.79mg Spelt
Manganese 7.967mg 2.983mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg 11.7µg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.364mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.113mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 6.843mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 1.068mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.23mg Tarragon
Vitamin K 3.6µg Spelt
Folate 274µg 45µg Tarragon
Saturated Fat 1.881g 0.406g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 0.445g Tarragon
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 1.258g Tarragon
Tryptophan 0.132mg Spelt
Threonine 0.443mg Spelt
Isoleucine 0.552mg Spelt
Leucine 1.07mg Spelt
Lysine 0.409mg Spelt
Methionine 0.258mg Spelt
Phenylalanine 0.737mg Spelt
Valine 0.681mg Spelt
Histidine 0.36mg Spelt
Fructose 0.24g Spelt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Spelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Spelt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
32%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.475g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/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.