Comparing Nutrients in 7 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	1.57% 45.6kcal	20% 585kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.3% 1.27g	15% 14.4g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.25% 0.081g	11.7% 3.73g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	39% 0.63g	367% 5.86g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.85% 0.14g	8.66% 1.47g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	4.05% 5.26g	76.7% 100g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	0.82% 0.6g	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	0.055% 0.04g	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	% 0.04g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	8.36% 3.18g	38.6% 14.7g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	11% 6.25g	80.7% 45g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Basil	Dried Tarragon	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	58.2% 524μg	46.3% 417μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	5.62% 0.067mg	41.5% 0.5mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	11.6% 0.15mg	204% 2.66mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	11% 1.8mg	111% 17.8mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	8.3% 0.41mg	NA	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	23.7% 0.31mg	368% 4.8mg	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	33.7% 135μg	136% 544μg	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	39.7% 35.7mg	110% 99mg	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	10.6% 1.6mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	686% 823μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Basil	Dried Tarragon	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	35% 351mg	226% 2260mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	85% 0.76mg	149% 1.34mg	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	78.6% 6.3mg	801% 64mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	30.2% 127mg	164% 689mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	99% 2.28mg	687% 16mg	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	16% 111mg	88.7% 621mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	17.2% 585mg	176% 5993mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.1% 0.6μg	16% 8.73μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.53% 7.94mg	8.2% 123mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	14.6% 1.6mg	70.4% 7.74mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	4.94% 183g	0.42% 15.4g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Basil VS Dried Tarragon per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Basil versus 7 oz of Dried Tarragon to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Basil vs Dried Tarragon:

• 7 ounces of Basil have 1.3 times more Vitamin A than Dried Tarragon.
• While 7 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 seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Basil vs Dried Tarragon:

• 7 ounces of Basil have 11.9 times more Water than Dried Tarragon.
• While 7 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.
• 7 ounces of Basil lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 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.
• 7 ounces of Basil provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6