Comparing Nutrients in 14 ounces Basil VS Dried Tarragon

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Basil	44%	20%	36%
Dried Tarragon	26%	18%	56%

Macro Nutrients

	Basil	Dried Tarragon	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	3.15% 91kcal	40.4% 1171kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	2.6% 2.54g	29.6% 28.7g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.51% 0.16g	23.3% 7.47g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	78.4% 1.25g	733% 11.7g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	1.7% 0.29g	17.3% 2.94g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	8.1% 10.5g	153% 199g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	1.64% 1.2g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	0.11% 0.079g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 0.079g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	16.7% 6.35g	77.3% 29.4g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	22.3% 12.5g	161% 90g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Basil	Dried Tarragon	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	116% 1048μg	93% 833μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	11.2% 0.13mg	83% 1mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	23.2% 0.3mg	409% 5.3mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	22.4% 3.58mg	222% 35.5mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	16.6% 0.83mg	NA	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	47.3% 0.62mg	736% 9.57mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	67.5% 270μg	272% 1087μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	79.4% 71.4mg	220% 198mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	21% 3.18mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	1372% 1646μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Basil	Dried Tarragon	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	70.3% 703mg	452% 4521mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	170% 1.53mg	299% 2.7mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	157% 12.6mg	1602% 128mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	60.5% 254mg	328% 1377mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	198% 4.56mg	1375% 31.6mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	31.8% 222mg	177% 1242mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	34.4% 1171mg	353% 11986mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	2.16% 1.2μg	31.8% 17.5μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.06% 16mg	16.4% 246mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	29.2% 3.2mg	141% 15.5mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	9.88% 365g	0.83% 30.7g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Basil VS Dried Tarragon per 14 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 14 oz of Basil versus 14 oz of Dried Tarragon to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Basil vs Dried Tarragon:

• 14 ounces of Basil have 1.3 times more Vitamin A than Dried Tarragon.
• While 14 oz of Dried Tarragon Spices contain 7.4 times more Vitamin B1, 17.6 times more Vitamin B2, 9.9 times more Vitamin B3, 15.5 times more Vitamin B6, 4 times more Vitamin B9 and 2.8 times more Vitamin C than Fresh Basil.
• Both Fresh Basil as well as Dried Tarragon Spices have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 14 ounces.

Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Basil vs Dried Tarragon:

• 14 ounces of Basil have 11.9 times more Water than Dried Tarragon.
• While 14 oz of Dried Tarragon Spices contain 6.4 times more Calcium, 1.8 times more Copper, 10.2 times more Iron, 5.4 times more Magnesium, 6.9 times more Manganese, 5.6 times more Phosphorus, 10.2 times more Potassium, 14.7 times more Selenium, 15.5 times more Sodium and 4.8 times more Zinc than Fresh Basil.
• 14 ounces of Basil lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:

• 14 oz of Dried Tarragon Spices contain 12.8 times more Energy, 11.3 times more Fat, 45.9 times more Saturated Fat, 9.4 times more Omega 3, 10.2 times more Omega 6, 19 times more Carbohydrate, 4.6 times more Fiber and 7.2 times more Protein than Fresh Basil.
• 14 ounces of Basil provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6