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Tarragon vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tarragon and Teff

  • Tarragon has more Iron, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin A RAE, while Teff has more Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Tarragon covers your daily need of Iron 308% more than Teff.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, tarragon, dried and Teff, 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%
Teff
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 54% 38% 286% 270% 99% 184% 1.6% 1205% 24%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +532.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +607.3%
Contains more IronIron +323.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16%
~equal in Zinc ~3.63mg
~equal in Selenium ~4.4µg

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%
Teff
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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% 1.6% 0% 98% 62% 63% 57% 111% 0% 4.8% 0% 7.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +46566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +395.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +166.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
Teff
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13% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 13.3 g
Fats: 2.38 g
Carbs: 73.13 g
Water: 8.82 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.2%
Contains more FatsFats +204.2%
Contains more OtherOther +407.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.6%
Contains more WaterWater +14%

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
Teff
2
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.071 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +245.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +24.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Teff Opinion
Calories 295kcal 367kcal Teff
Protein 22.77g 13.3g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 2.38g Tarragon
Vitamin C 50mg Tarragon
Net carbs 42.82g 65.13g Teff
Carbs 50.22g 73.13g Teff
Magnesium 347mg 184mg Tarragon
Calcium 1139mg 180mg Tarragon
Potassium 3020mg 427mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 7.63mg Tarragon
Sugar 1.84g Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g 8g Teff
Copper 0.677mg 0.81mg Teff
Zinc 3.9mg 3.63mg Tarragon
Starch 36.56g Teff
Phosphorus 313mg 429mg Teff
Sodium 62mg 12mg Teff
Vitamin A 4200IU 9IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 0µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 0.08mg Teff
Manganese 7.967mg 9.24mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg 4.4µg
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.39mg Teff
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.27mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 3.363mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.942mg Teff
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.482mg Tarragon
Vitamin K 1.9µg Teff
Folate 274µg Tarragon
Choline 13.1mg Teff
Saturated Fat 1.881g 0.449g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 0.589g Teff
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 1.071g Tarragon
Tryptophan 0.139mg Teff
Threonine 0.51mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.501mg Teff
Leucine 1.068mg Teff
Lysine 0.376mg Teff
Methionine 0.428mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.698mg Teff
Valine 0.686mg Teff
Histidine 0.301mg Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Teff
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
31%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
229%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.432g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
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. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169747/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.