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Apple pie vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between apple pie and saffron

  • The amount of manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, and folate in saffron is higher than in apple pie.
  • Saffron covers your daily manganese needs 1227% more than apple pie.
  • Saffron has 2 times less saturated fat than apple pie. Apple pie has 3.797g of saturated fat, while saffron has 1.586g.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of saffron is 70, while the glycemic index of apple pie is 41.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Saffron
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3671.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +909.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2552.3%
Contains more IronIron +817.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +613%
Contains more ZincZinc +581.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +950%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15508.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2425%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2557.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +2225%
~equal in Vitamin A ~27µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 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 FatsFats +88%
Contains more WaterWater +338.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +501.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +92.3%
Contains more OtherOther +505.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +922.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.067g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.182mg 28.408mg 1227%
Iron 1.21mg 11.1mg 124%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 80.8mg 86%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 1.01mg 75%
Magnesium 7mg 264mg 61%
Potassium 65mg 1724mg 49%
Phosphorus 24mg 252mg 33%
Copper 0.046mg 0.328mg 31%
Folate 4µg 93µg 22%
Protein 1.9g 11.43g 19%
Saturated fat 3.797g 1.586g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.388g 0.429g 10%
Carbs 34g 65.37g 10%
Calcium 11mg 111mg 10%
Selenium 5.6µg 10%
Fiber 1.6g 3.9g 9%
Fats 11g 5.85g 8%
Zinc 0.16mg 1.09mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.267mg 8%
Sodium 266mg 148mg 5%
Calories 237kcal 310kcal 4%
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 1.46mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.115mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 2.067g 1%
Net carbs 32.4g 61.47g N/A
Vitamin A 29µg 27µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.07mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.038mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Saffron
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Apple pie
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.211g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie 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)
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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.