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Table salt vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Table salt and Saffron

  • 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 Salt, table 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.
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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
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.
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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 +∞%
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%
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 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
Contains more Other +1731.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +5850%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 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 Other +1731.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +5850%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Table salt 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
0%
Table salt
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
479%
Saffron

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