Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams 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	0.79% 23kcal	10% 295kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.66% 0.64g	7.46% 7.24g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.13% 0.041g	5.88% 1.9g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	19.8% 0.32g	185% 2.96g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.43% 0.073g	4.36% 0.74g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	2.04% 2.65g	38.6% 50.2g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	0.41% 0.3g	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	0.028% 0.02g	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	% 0.02g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	4.2% 1.6g	19.5% 7.4g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	5.63% 3.15g	40.7% 22.8g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Basil	Dried Tarragon	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	29.3% 264μg	23.3% 210μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	2.83% 0.034mg	21% 0.25mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	5.85% 0.076mg	103% 1.34mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	5.64% 0.9mg	56% 8.95mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	4.18% 0.21mg	NA	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	12% 0.16mg	185% 2.4mg	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	17% 68μg	68.5% 274μg	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	20% 18mg	55.6% 50mg	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	5.33% 0.8mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	346% 415μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Basil	Dried Tarragon	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	17.7% 177mg	114% 1139mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	42.8% 0.39mg	75.2% 0.68mg	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	39.6% 3.17mg	404% 32.3mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	15.2% 64mg	82.6% 347mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	50% 1.15mg	346% 7.97mg	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	8% 56mg	44.7% 313mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	8.68% 295mg	89% 3020mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	0.55% 0.3μg	8% 4.4μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.27% 4mg	4.13% 62mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	7.36% 0.81mg	35.5% 3.9mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.5% 92g	0.21% 7.74g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Basil VS Dried Tarragon per 100 g

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Basil versus 100 g of Dried Tarragon to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Basil vs Dried Tarragon:

• 100 grams of Basil have 1.3 times more Vitamin A than Dried Tarragon.
• While 100 g 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 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Basil vs Dried Tarragon:

• 100 grams of Basil have 11.9 times more Water than Dried Tarragon.
• While 100 g 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.
• 100 grams of Basil lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 g 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.
• 100 grams of Basil provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6