Fennel seeds vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
A recap on differences between Fennel seeds and Saffron
- Fennel seeds are higher in Fiber, Calcium, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3, yet Saffron is higher in Manganese, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
- Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 951% more than Fennel seeds.
- Fennel seeds contain 11 times more Calcium than Saffron. While Fennel seeds contain 1196mg of Calcium, Saffron contains only 111mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, fennel seed and Spices, saffron.
Infographic
Infographic link
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.
Contains
more
Calcium
+977.5%
Contains
more
Iron
+67%
Contains
more
Magnesium
+45.8%
Contains
more
Phosphorus
+93.3%
Contains
less
Sodium
-40.5%
Contains
more
Zinc
+239.4%
Contains
more
Copper
+225.3%
Contains
more
Manganese
+334.8%
Equal in Potassium - 1724
Contains
more
Calcium
+977.5%
Contains
more
Iron
+67%
Contains
more
Magnesium
+45.8%
Contains
more
Phosphorus
+93.3%
Contains
less
Sodium
-40.5%
Contains
more
Zinc
+239.4%
Contains
more
Copper
+225.3%
Contains
more
Manganese
+334.8%
Equal in Potassium - 1724
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.
:
Contains
more
Vitamin B1
+254.8%
Contains
more
Vitamin B2
+32.2%
Contains
more
Vitamin B3
+314.4%
Contains
more
Vitamin A
+292.6%
Contains
more
Vitamin C
+284.8%
Contains
more
Vitamin B6
+114.9%
Contains
more
Vitamin B1
+254.8%
Contains
more
Vitamin B2
+32.2%
Contains
more
Vitamin B3
+314.4%
Contains
more
Vitamin A
+292.6%
Contains
more
Vitamin C
+284.8%
Contains
more
Vitamin B6
+114.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains
more
Protein
+38.2%
Contains
more
Fats
+154.2%
Contains
more
Other
+51%
Contains
more
Carbs
+25%
Contains
more
Water
+35.1%
Protein:
15.8 g
Fats:
14.87 g
Carbs:
52.29 g
Water:
8.81 g
Other:
8.23 g
Protein:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
Contains
more
Protein
+38.2%
Contains
more
Fats
+154.2%
Contains
more
Other
+51%
Contains
more
Carbs
+25%
Contains
more
Water
+35.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains
less
Saturated Fat
-69.7%
Contains
more
Monounsaturated Fat
+2210%
Contains
more
Polyunsaturated fat
+22.3%
Saturated Fat:
0.48 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.91 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.69 g
Saturated Fat:
1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.067 g
Contains
less
Saturated Fat
-69.7%
Contains
more
Monounsaturated Fat
+2210%
Contains
more
Polyunsaturated fat
+22.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated Fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
Opinion |
| Net carbs | 12.49g | 61.47g |
|
| Protein | 15.8g | 11.43g |
|
| Fats | 14.87g | 5.85g |
|
| Carbs | 52.29g | 65.37g |
|
| Calories | 345kcal | 310kcal |
|
| Fiber | 39.8g | 3.9g |
|
| Calcium | 1196mg | 111mg |
|
| Iron | 18.54mg | 11.1mg |
|
| Magnesium | 385mg | 264mg |
|
| Phosphorus | 487mg | 252mg |
|
| Potassium | 1694mg | 1724mg |
|
| Sodium | 88mg | 148mg |
|
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 1.09mg |
|
| Copper | 1.067mg | 0.328mg |
|
| Manganese | 6.533mg | 28.408mg |
|
| Selenium | 5.6µg |
|
|
| Vitamin A | 135IU | 530IU |
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 27µg |
|
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 80.8mg |
|
| Vitamin B1 | 0.408mg | 0.115mg |
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.353mg | 0.267mg |
|
| Vitamin B3 | 6.05mg | 1.46mg |
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.47mg | 1.01mg |
|
| Folate | 93µg |
|
|
| Tryptophan | 0.253mg |
|
|
| Threonine | 0.602mg |
|
|
| Isoleucine | 0.695mg |
|
|
| Leucine | 0.996mg |
|
|
| Lysine | 0.758mg |
|
|
| Methionine | 0.301mg |
|
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.647mg |
|
|
| Valine | 0.915mg |
|
|
| Histidine | 0.331mg |
|
|
| Saturated Fat | 0.48g | 1.586g |
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g |
|
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.91g | 0.429g |
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.69g | 2.067g |
|
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
40%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
301%
479%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.106g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.