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Almond butter vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Almond butter and Saffron

  • Almond butter has more Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Calcium, however, Saffron has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1142% more.
  • Almond butter has 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Saffron. Almond butter has 0.939mg of Vitamin B2, while Saffron has 0.267mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added 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 +212.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +201.8%
Contains more Copper +184.8%
Contains more Iron +218.1%
Contains more Potassium +130.5%
Contains more Manganese +1233.1%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 264
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 105% 131% 200% 218% 66% 1% 90% 312% 278% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Calcium +212.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +201.8%
Contains more Copper +184.8%
Contains more Iron +218.1%
Contains more Potassium +130.5%
Contains more Manganese +1233.1%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 264

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 B2 +251.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +52900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +880.6%
Contains more Folate +75.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 485% 0% 0% 11% 217% 60% 20% 24% 40% 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 B2 +251.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +52900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +880.6%
Contains more Folate +75.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +83.4%
Contains more Fats +848.7%
Contains more Carbs +247.3%
Contains more Water +625.6%
Contains more Other +76.9%
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 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 Protein +83.4%
Contains more Fats +848.7%
Contains more Carbs +247.3%
Contains more Water +625.6%
Contains more Other +76.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7462.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +558.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.8%
8% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.613 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7462.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +558.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond butter Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 8.52g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 20.96g 11.43g Almond butter
Fats 55.5g 5.85g Almond butter
Carbs 18.82g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 614kcal 310kcal Almond butter
Starch 0.08g Almond butter
Sugar 4.43g Saffron
Fiber 10.3g 3.9g Almond butter
Calcium 347mg 111mg Almond butter
Iron 3.49mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 279mg 264mg Almond butter
Phosphorus 508mg 252mg Almond butter
Potassium 748mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 7mg 148mg Almond butter
Zinc 3.29mg 1.09mg Almond butter
Copper 0.934mg 0.328mg Almond butter
Manganese 2.131mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 2.4µg 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin A 1IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin E 24.21mg Almond butter
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.115mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.939mg 0.267mg Almond butter
Vitamin B3 3.155mg 1.46mg Almond butter
Vitamin B5 0.318mg Almond butter
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 53µg 93µg Saffron
Tryptophan 0.159mg Almond butter
Threonine 0.555mg Almond butter
Isoleucine 0.813mg Almond butter
Leucine 1.483mg Almond butter
Lysine 0.612mg Almond butter
Methionine 0.122mg Almond butter
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Almond butter
Valine 0.937mg Almond butter
Histidine 0.55mg Almond butter
Saturated Fat 4.152g 1.586g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 32.445g 0.429g Almond butter
Polyunsaturated fat 13.613g 2.067g Almond butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Almond butter 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
71%
Almond butter
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
Almond butter
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.566g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter
Almond butter 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 minerals?
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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.
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. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/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.