Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Spices
  4. Saffron
  5. Compare
  6. Saffron vs. Table salt

Saffron vs. Table salt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between Saffron and Table salt

  • Saffron is richer than Table salt in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Table salt is 1679% higher.
  • Saffron contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Spices, saffron and Salt, table.

Infographic

Saffron vs Table salt 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.
Saffron
Saffron
10
:
0
Table salt
Table salt
Contains more Calcium +362.5%
Contains more Iron +3263.6%
Contains more Magnesium +26300%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +21450%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +990%
Contains more Copper +993.3%
Contains more Manganese +28308%
Contains more Selenium +5500%
Saffron
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Table salt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Contains more Calcium +362.5%
Contains more Iron +3263.6%
Contains more Magnesium +26300%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +21450%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +990%
Contains more Copper +993.3%
Contains more Manganese +28308%
Contains more Selenium +5500%

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
:
3
Table salt
Table salt
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Table salt
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saffron
Saffron
4
:
1
Table salt
Table salt
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +5850%
Contains more Other +1731.2%
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
Table salt
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +5850%
Contains more Other +1731.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Table salt Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 0g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 0g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 0g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 0g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 0kcal Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 0g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 24mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0.33mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 1mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 0mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 8mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 38758mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 0.1mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.03mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.1mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 0.1µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 0IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Saffron
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0mg Saffron
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 0µg Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0g Table salt
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Table salt
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

Saffron
Saffron vs Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Saffron
Saffron vs Tarragon
Tarragon
Saffron
Saffron vs Poppy seed
Poppy seed
Table salt
Table salt vs Sugar
Sugar
Table salt
Table salt vs Black pepper
Black pepper
Table salt
Table salt vs Garlic powder
Garlic powder

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
0%
Table salt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
510%
Table salt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 38610mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.