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Tarragon vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tarragon and Tuna

  • Tarragon has more Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Magnesium, however, Tuna is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for Iron is 392% more.
  • Tarragon contains 613 times more Manganese than Tuna. Tarragon contains 7.967mg of Manganese, while Tuna contains 0.013mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, tarragon, dried and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, 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.
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Tuna
Contains more Calcium +28375%
Contains more Iron +3410.9%
Contains more Magnesium +726.2%
Contains more Potassium +473.1%
Contains more Zinc +766.7%
Contains more Copper +1474.4%
Contains more Manganese +61184.6%
Contains less Sodium -12.9%
Contains more Selenium +2359.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 333
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 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +28375%
Contains more Iron +3410.9%
Contains more Magnesium +726.2%
Contains more Potassium +473.1%
Contains more Zinc +766.7%
Contains more Copper +1474.4%
Contains more Manganese +61184.6%
Contains less Sodium -12.9%
Contains more Selenium +2359.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 333

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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Tuna
Contains more Vitamin A +6361.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +877.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.2%
Contains more Folate +13600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +6361.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +877.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.2%
Contains more Folate +13600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tuna
Contains more Fats +1127.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +839.8%
Contains more Protein +28%
Contains more Water +791.2%
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
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +1127.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +839.8%
Contains more Protein +28%
Contains more Water +791.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +243.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2013.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +243.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2013.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Tuna Opinion
Net carbs 42.82g 0g Tarragon
Protein 22.77g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 7.24g 0.59g Tarragon
Carbs 50.22g 0g Tarragon
Calories 295kcal 130kcal Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g 0g Tarragon
Calcium 1139mg 4mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 0.92mg Tarragon
Magnesium 347mg 42mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 313mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 3020mg 527mg Tarragon
Sodium 62mg 54mg Tuna
Zinc 3.9mg 0.45mg Tarragon
Copper 0.677mg 0.043mg Tarragon
Manganese 7.967mg 0.013mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 4200IU 65IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 22µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 0IU 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 0µg 2µg Tuna
Vitamin C 50mg 0mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.134mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.137mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 1.038mg Tarragon
Folate 274µg 2µg Tarragon
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Tarragon
Trans Fat 0g 0.02g Tarragon
Saturated Fat 1.881g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 0.138g Tarragon
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 0.175g Tarragon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tarragon Tuna
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
143%
Tarragon
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.676g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.