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Saffron vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Saffron and Mayonnaise

  • Mayonnaise has less Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1235% more.
  • Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, saffron and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular.

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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.
Saffron
Saffron
10
:
0
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
Contains more Calcium +1287.5%
Contains more Iron +5185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +26300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1100%
Contains more Potassium +8520%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Zinc +626.7%
Contains more Copper +1626.3%
Contains more Manganese +405728.6%
Contains more Selenium +143.5%
Saffron
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Mayonnaise
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 1% 9% 2% 83% 5% 7% 1% 13%
Contains more Calcium +1287.5%
Contains more Iron +5185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +26300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1100%
Contains more Potassium +8520%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Zinc +626.7%
Contains more Copper +1626.3%
Contains more Manganese +405728.6%
Contains more Selenium +143.5%

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.
Saffron
Saffron
7
:
5
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
Contains more Vitamin A +715.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1305.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12525%
Contains more Folate +1760%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Mayonnaise
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 66% 6% 0% 3% 5% 0% 11% 2% 4% 15% 408%
Contains more Vitamin A +715.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1305.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12525%
Contains more Folate +1760%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saffron
Saffron
3
:
2
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
Contains more Protein +1090.6%
Contains more Carbs +11368.4%
Contains more Other +176.6%
Contains more Fats +1179.5%
Contains more Water +81.9%
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
Mayonnaise
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more Protein +1090.6%
Contains more Carbs +11368.4%
Contains more Other +176.6%
Contains more Fats +1179.5%
Contains more Water +81.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saffron
Saffron
1
:
2
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3826.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2062.1%
Saffron
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Mayonnaise
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 44.69 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3826.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2062.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Mayonnaise Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 0.57g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 0.96g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 74.85g Mayonnaise
Carbs 65.37g 0.57g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 680kcal Mayonnaise
Fructose 0.05g Mayonnaise
Sugar 0.57g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 0g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 8mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0.21mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 1mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 21mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 20mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 635mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 0.15mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.019mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.007mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 2.3µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 65IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 16µg Saffron
Vitamin E 3.28mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.01mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.019mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.172mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.008mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 5µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin K 163µg Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.017mg Mayonnaise
Threonine 0.055mg Mayonnaise
Isoleucine 0.065mg Mayonnaise
Leucine 0.095mg Mayonnaise
Lysine 0.072mg Mayonnaise
Methionine 0.035mg Mayonnaise
Phenylalanine 0.057mg Mayonnaise
Valine 0.074mg Mayonnaise
Histidine 0.026mg Mayonnaise
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg Saffron
Trans Fat 0g 0.187g Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 11.703g Saffron
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 16.843g Mayonnaise
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 44.69g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Mayonnaise
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
60%
Saffron
43%
Mayonnaise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
13%
Mayonnaise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 487mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.117g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/nutrients
  2. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.