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Tarragon vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tarragon and Star anise

  • Tarragon has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Folate, Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin C, while Star anise has more Iron.
  • Tarragon covers your daily need of Manganese 246% more than Star anise.
  • Tarragon contains 27 times more Folate than Star anise. While Tarragon contains 274µg of Folate, Star anise contains only 10µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, tarragon, dried and Spices, anise seed.

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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 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +104.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +246.4%
Contains more IronIron +14.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.6%

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%
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 70% 19% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1250.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +361.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +270.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +2640%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.4%
Contains more OtherOther +73.3%
Contains more FatsFats +119.6%
Contains more WaterWater +23.3%
~equal in Carbs ~50.02g

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
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.15 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1963.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Star anise Opinion
Calories 295kcal 337kcal Star anise
Protein 22.77g 17.6g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 15.9g Star anise
Vitamin C 50mg 21mg Tarragon
Net carbs 42.82g 35.42g Tarragon
Carbs 50.22g 50.02g Tarragon
Magnesium 347mg 170mg Tarragon
Calcium 1139mg 646mg Tarragon
Potassium 3020mg 1441mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 36.96mg Star anise
Fiber 7.4g 14.6g Star anise
Copper 0.677mg 0.91mg Star anise
Zinc 3.9mg 5.3mg Star anise
Phosphorus 313mg 440mg Star anise
Sodium 62mg 16mg Star anise
Vitamin A 4200IU 311IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 16µg Tarragon
Manganese 7.967mg 2.3mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg 5µg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.29mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 3.06mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.65mg Tarragon
Folate 274µg 10µg Tarragon
Saturated Fat 1.881g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 3.15g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Star anise
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
39%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.295g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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

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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.