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Nutmeg vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Nutmeg and Saffron

  • Nutmeg has more Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, however, Saffron has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1109% more.
  • Nutmeg has 16 times more Saturated Fat than Saffron. Nutmeg has 25.94g of Saturated Fat, while Saffron has 1.586g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground 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.
Nutmeg
4
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Contains more Calcium +65.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +97.2%
Contains more Copper +213.1%
Contains more Iron +265.1%
Contains more Magnesium +44.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.3%
Contains more Potassium +392.6%
Contains more Manganese +879.6%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Calcium +65.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +97.2%
Contains more Copper +213.1%
Contains more Iron +265.1%
Contains more Magnesium +44.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.3%
Contains more Potassium +392.6%
Contains more Manganese +879.6%
Contains more Selenium +250%

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.
Nutmeg
3
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +200.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +419.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +2593.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +368.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +531.3%
Contains more Folate +22.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
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 +200.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +419.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +2593.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +368.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +531.3%
Contains more Folate +22.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
1
:
Contains more Fats +520.7%
Contains more Protein +95.7%
Contains more Carbs +32.6%
Contains more Water +91%
Contains more Other +133.9%
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
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 +520.7%
Contains more Protein +95.7%
Contains more Carbs +32.6%
Contains more Water +91%
Contains more Other +133.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
1
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +650.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +490.6%
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +650.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +490.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 5.84g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 36.31g 5.85g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 525kcal 310kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g Saffron
Fiber 20.8g 3.9g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 111mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 183mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 213mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 350mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 16mg 148mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg 1.09mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.328mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 1.6µg 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin A 102IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin C 3mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.115mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 1.46mg Saffron
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 76µg 93µg Saffron
Saturated Fat 25.94g 1.586g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 0.429g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 2.067g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Nutmeg 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%
Nutmeg
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 24.354g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.