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Coriander seeds vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Coriander seeds and Saffron

  • Coriander seeds have more Fiber, Copper, Iron, Calcium, Selenium, Zinc, and Phosphorus, however, Saffron is richer in Manganese, Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 1153% more than Coriander seeds.
  • Saffron has 11 times less Fiber than Coriander seeds. Coriander seeds have 41.9g of Fiber, while Saffron has 3.9g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, coriander seed and Spices, saffron.

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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.
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
8
:
2
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Calcium +538.7%
Contains more Iron +47%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.3%
Contains less Sodium -76.4%
Contains more Zinc +331.2%
Contains more Copper +197.3%
Contains more Selenium +367.9%
Contains more Potassium +36.1%
Contains more Manganese +1395.2%
Coriander seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 612% 236% 176% 112% 5% 129% 325% 248% 143%
Saffron
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Calcium +538.7%
Contains more Iron +47%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.3%
Contains less Sodium -76.4%
Contains more Zinc +331.2%
Contains more Copper +197.3%
Contains more Selenium +367.9%
Contains more Potassium +36.1%
Contains more Manganese +1395.2%

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.
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
3
:
4
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +284.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.267
Coriander seeds
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 70% 60% 67% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Saffron
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +284.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.267

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
3
:
2
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Fats +203.8%
Contains more Other +10.3%
Contains more Carbs +18.9%
Contains more Water +34.3%
Equal in Protein - 11.43
Equal in Other - 5.45
Coriander seeds
12% 18% 55% 9% 6%
Protein: 12.37 g
Fats: 17.77 g
Carbs: 54.99 g
Water: 8.86 g
Other: 6.01 g
Saffron
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more Fats +203.8%
Contains more Other +10.3%
Contains more Carbs +18.9%
Contains more Water +34.3%
Equal in Protein - 11.43
Equal in Other - 5.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
2
:
1
Saffron
Saffron
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3065.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.1%
Coriander seeds
6% 83% 11%
Saturated Fat: 0.99 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.58 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.75 g
Saffron
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3065.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander seeds Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 12.37g 11.43g Coriander seeds
Fats 17.77g 5.85g Coriander seeds
Carbs 54.99g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 298kcal 310kcal Saffron
Fiber 41.9g 3.9g Coriander seeds
Calcium 709mg 111mg Coriander seeds
Iron 16.32mg 11.1mg Coriander seeds
Magnesium 330mg 264mg Coriander seeds
Phosphorus 409mg 252mg Coriander seeds
Potassium 1267mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 35mg 148mg Coriander seeds
Zinc 4.7mg 1.09mg Coriander seeds
Copper 0.975mg 0.328mg Coriander seeds
Manganese 1.9mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 26.2µg 5.6µg Coriander seeds
Vitamin A 0IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin C 21mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.239mg 0.115mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.267mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B3 2.13mg 1.46mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B6 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 0µg 93µg Saffron
Saturated Fat 0.99g 1.586g Coriander seeds
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 13.58g 0.429g Coriander seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.75g 2.067g Saffron

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Coriander seeds Saffron
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
20%
Coriander seeds
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
220%
Coriander seeds
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.596g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Coriander seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170922/nutrients
  2. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.