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Wheat vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wheat and Tarragon

  • Wheat has more Selenium, however, Tarragon is richer in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Magnesium, Folate, and Copper.
  • Tarragon covers your daily Iron needs 382% more than Wheat.
  • Tarragon has 7 times less Selenium than Wheat. Wheat has 31.9µg of Selenium, while Tarragon has 4.4µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked 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.
Wheat
2
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Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Selenium +625%
Contains more Calcium +12555.6%
Contains more Iron +1735.2%
Contains more Magnesium +622.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.9%
Contains more Potassium +1741.5%
Contains more Zinc +112%
Contains more Copper +227.1%
Contains more Manganese +673.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 66% 35% 63% 15% 2% 51% 69% 135% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Selenium +625%
Contains more Calcium +12555.6%
Contains more Iron +1735.2%
Contains more Magnesium +622.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.9%
Contains more Potassium +1741.5%
Contains more Zinc +112%
Contains more Copper +227.1%
Contains more Manganese +673.5%

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.
Wheat
1
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Contains more Vitamin A +104900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4363.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +288.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3342.9%
Contains more Folate +2390.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 24% 7% 44% 0% 17% 9% 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 252% 0% 0% 167% 63% 309% 168% 0% 557% 206% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +104900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4363.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +288.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3342.9%
Contains more Folate +2390.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
1
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Contains more Water +742.1%
Contains more Protein +298.8%
Contains more Fats +772.3%
Contains more Carbs +82%
Contains more Other +1669.1%
6% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 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 Water +742.1%
Contains more Protein +298.8%
Contains more Fats +772.3%
Contains more Carbs +82%
Contains more Other +1669.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +464.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1421.8%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.243 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +464.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1421.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Tarragon Opinion
Net carbs 23.3g 42.82g Tarragon
Protein 5.71g 22.77g Tarragon
Fats 0.83g 7.24g Tarragon
Carbs 27.6g 50.22g Tarragon
Calories 132kcal 295kcal Tarragon
Sugar 3.07g Tarragon
Fiber 4.3g 7.4g Tarragon
Calcium 9mg 1139mg Tarragon
Iron 1.76mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Magnesium 48mg 347mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 147mg 313mg Tarragon
Potassium 164mg 3020mg Tarragon
Sodium 8mg 62mg Wheat
Zinc 1.84mg 3.9mg Tarragon
Copper 0.207mg 0.677mg Tarragon
Manganese 1.03mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 31.9µg 4.4µg Wheat
Vitamin A 4IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 210µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 0.24mg Wheat
Vitamin C 50mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.251mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 2.305mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Folate 11µg 274µg Tarragon
Tryptophan 0.051mg Wheat
Threonine 0.172mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.22mg Wheat
Leucine 0.432mg Wheat
Lysine 0.161mg Wheat
Methionine 0.097mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Wheat
Valine 0.267mg Wheat
Histidine 0.147mg Wheat
Trans Fat 0.002g 0g Tarragon
Saturated Fat 0.077g 1.881g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.084g 0.474g Tarragon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.243g 3.698g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat Tarragon
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
9%
Wheat
143%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Wheat
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.804g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $5.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/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.