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Tarragon vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tarragon and Sunflower seed?

  • Tarragon is higher in Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Vitamin C, yet Sunflower seed is higher in Copper, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for Iron is 338% more.
  • Tarragon has 36 times more Vitamin C than Sunflower seed. While Tarragon has 50mg of Vitamin C, Sunflower seed has only 1.4mg.

We used Spices, tarragon, dried and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +1360.3%
Contains more Iron +515.2%
Contains more Potassium +368.2%
Contains more Manganese +308.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
Contains more Zinc +28.2%
Contains more Copper +165.9%
Contains more Selenium +1104.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 325
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 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Contains more Calcium +1360.3%
Contains more Iron +515.2%
Contains more Potassium +368.2%
Contains more Manganese +308.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
Contains more Zinc +28.2%
Contains more Copper +165.9%
Contains more Selenium +1104.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 325

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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Contains more Vitamin A +8300%
Contains more Vitamin C +3471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +277.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.2%
Contains more Folate +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +489.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.335
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 3% 704% 0% 5% 370% 82% 157% 68% 311% 171% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +8300%
Contains more Vitamin C +3471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +277.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.2%
Contains more Folate +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +489.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.335

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +151.1%
Contains more Water +63.6%
Contains more Other +297%
Contains more Fats +610.8%
Equal in Protein - 20.78
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
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more Carbs +151.1%
Contains more Water +63.6%
Contains more Other +297%
Contains more Fats +610.8%
Equal in Protein - 20.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3808.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +525.7%
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3808.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +525.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tarragon Sunflower seed
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 Sunflower seed Opinion
Net carbs 42.82g 11.4g Tarragon
Protein 22.77g 20.78g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 51.46g Sunflower seed
Carbs 50.22g 20g Tarragon
Calories 295kcal 584kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 2.62g Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g 8.6g Sunflower seed
Calcium 1139mg 78mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 5.25mg Tarragon
Magnesium 347mg 325mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 313mg 660mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 3020mg 645mg Tarragon
Sodium 62mg 9mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 3.9mg 5mg Sunflower seed
Copper 0.677mg 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 7.967mg 1.95mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 4200IU 50IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 3µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 50mg 1.4mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.355mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 8.335mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 1.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 1.345mg Tarragon
Folate 274µg 227µg Tarragon
Tryptophan 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 1.881g 4.455g Tarragon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 23.137g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tarragon Sunflower seed
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
156%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
207%
Sunflower seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.574g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
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. Sunflower seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.