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Almond vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Almond and Saffron different?

  • Almond is richer in Copper, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Saffron is higher in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Saffron covers your daily need of Manganese 1140% more than Almond.
  • Almond contains 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Saffron. Almond contains 1.138mg of Vitamin B2, while Saffron contains 0.267mg.

Nuts, almonds 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.
Almond
6
:
Contains more Calcium +142.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +186.2%
Contains more Copper +214.3%
Contains more Iron +199.2%
Contains more Potassium +135.2%
Contains more Manganese +1203.7%
Contains more Selenium +36.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 264
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Calcium +142.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +186.2%
Contains more Copper +214.3%
Contains more Iron +199.2%
Contains more Potassium +135.2%
Contains more Manganese +1203.7%
Contains more Selenium +36.6%
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.
Almond
6
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +326.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +26400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +637.2%
Contains more Folate +111.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 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 B1 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +326.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +26400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +637.2%
Contains more Folate +111.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
2
:
Contains more Protein +85%
Contains more Fats +753.5%
Contains more Carbs +203.3%
Contains more Water +169.8%
Contains more Other +84.1%
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 +85%
Contains more Fats +753.5%
Contains more Carbs +203.3%
Contains more Water +169.8%
Contains more Other +84.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7254.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +496.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.3%
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7254.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +496.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Almond 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 Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 9.05g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 21.15g 11.43g Almond
Fats 49.93g 5.85g Almond
Carbs 21.55g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 579kcal 310kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 4.35g Saffron
Fiber 12.5g 3.9g Almond
Calcium 269mg 111mg Almond
Iron 3.71mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 270mg 264mg Almond
Phosphorus 481mg 252mg Almond
Potassium 733mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 1mg 148mg Almond
Zinc 3.12mg 1.09mg Almond
Copper 1.031mg 0.328mg Almond
Manganese 2.179mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 4.1µg 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin A 2IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.115mg Almond
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.267mg Almond
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 1.46mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.471mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 44µg 93µg Saffron
Tryptophan 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.568mg Almond
Methionine 0.157mg Almond
Phenylalanine 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.539mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g 0g Saffron
Saturated Fat 3.802g 1.586g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 0.429g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 2.067g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond 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
82%
Almond
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almond
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.216g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.