Allspice vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are allspice and saffron different?
- Allspice is richer in fiber, calcium, and copper, while saffron is higher in manganese, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus.
- Saffron covers your daily need for manganese, 1107% more than allspice.
- Allspice contains 6 times more calcium than saffron. Allspice contains 661mg of calcium, while saffron contains 111mg.
- Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than allspice (15).
Spices, allspice, ground and Spices, saffron types were used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +495.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +95.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +65.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +123% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +865.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +107.4% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +95.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +106.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +323.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +381% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +158.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +87.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.5% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +53.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.943mg | 28.408mg | 1107% |
| Fiber | 21.6g | 3.9g | 71% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 1.01mg | 62% |
| Calcium | 661mg | 111mg | 55% |
| Iron | 7.06mg | 11.1mg | 51% |
| Vitamin C | 39.2mg | 80.8mg | 46% |
| Magnesium | 135mg | 264mg | 31% |
| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.328mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 252mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 1044mg | 1724mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.267mg | 16% |
| Folate | 36µg | 93µg | 14% |
| Protein | 6.09g | 11.43g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.86mg | 1.46mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 5.6µg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.55g | 1.586g | 4% |
| Fats | 8.69g | 5.85g | 4% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 148mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.36g | 2.067g | 2% |
| Calories | 263kcal | 310kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 72.12g | 65.37g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.101mg | 0.115mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 1.09mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.66g | 0.429g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 50.52g | 61.47g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 27µg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.964g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Allspice contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Allspice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Allspice is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)