Tuna salad vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tuna salad and tarragon different?
- Tuna salad is higher in selenium; however, tarragon is richer in iron, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin A, magnesium, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for iron for tarragon is 391% higher.
- Tuna salad contains 9 times more selenium than tarragon. While tuna salad contains 41.2µg of selenium, tarragon contains only 4.4µg.
Fish, tuna salad and Spices, tarragon, dried are the varieties used 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 SeleniumSelenium | +836.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1726.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1596.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3130% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +366.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +596.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19817.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +775% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +709.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1812.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2875.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3325% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
Other:
2.13 g
Protein:
22.77 g
Fats:
7.24 g
Carbs:
50.22 g
Water:
7.74 g
Other:
12.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +716% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +433.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +464.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.122 g
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 | -17.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +509.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1mg | 32.3mg | 391% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 7.967mg | 345% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 2.41mg | 179% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 1139mg | 112% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 1.339mg | 98% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 3020mg | 84% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 347mg | 78% |
| Selenium | 41.2µg | 4.4µg | 67% |
| Folate | 8µg | 274µg | 67% |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.677mg | 59% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 50mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2µg | 0µg | 50% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7.4g | 30% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 3.9mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 210µg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 313mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.251mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 62mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 9.41g | 50.22g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 8.95mg | 14% |
| Protein | 16.04g | 22.77g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.887g | 0.474g | 6% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 295kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Fats | 9.26g | 7.24g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 3.698g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.544g | 1.881g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 9.41g | 42.82g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.701mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.739mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.293mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.457mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.626mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.824mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.467mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.055g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
27%
118%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
360%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.337g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)