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Teff vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Teff and Tarragon

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

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Teff, uncooked and Spices, tarragon, dried.

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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.
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%
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%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +532.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +607.3%
Contains more IronIron +323.3%
~equal in Zinc ~3.9mg
~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.
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.6%
Contains more WaterWater +14%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.2%
Contains more FatsFats +204.2%
Contains more OtherOther +407.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
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21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.071 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.698 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +24.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +245.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Teff Tarragon
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 Teff Tarragon Opinion
Calories 367kcal 295kcal Teff
Protein 13.3g 22.77g Tarragon
Fats 2.38g 7.24g Tarragon
Vitamin C 50mg Tarragon
Net carbs 65.13g 42.82g Teff
Carbs 73.13g 50.22g Teff
Magnesium 184mg 347mg Tarragon
Calcium 180mg 1139mg Tarragon
Potassium 427mg 3020mg Tarragon
Iron 7.63mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Sugar 1.84g Tarragon
Fiber 8g 7.4g Teff
Copper 0.81mg 0.677mg Teff
Zinc 3.63mg 3.9mg Tarragon
Starch 36.56g Teff
Phosphorus 429mg 313mg Teff
Sodium 12mg 62mg Teff
Vitamin A 9IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A 0µg 210µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 0.08mg Teff
Manganese 9.24mg 7.967mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg 4.4µg
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.251mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.942mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Vitamin K 1.9µg Teff
Folate 274µg Tarragon
Choline 13.1mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.449g 1.881g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 0.474g Teff
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 3.698g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Tarragon
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
31%
Teff
132%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
360%
Tarragon

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. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169747/nutrients
  2. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/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.