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Apple vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between apples and saffron

  • The amount of manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, folate, and vitamin B2 in saffron is higher than in apples.
  • Saffron covers your daily manganese needs 1234% more than apples.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of saffron is 70, while the glycemic index of apples is 36.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Apples, raw, with skin 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.
Apple
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +5180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1511.2%
Contains more IronIron +9150%
Contains more CopperCopper +1114.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +2625%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2190.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81065.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Apple
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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 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1656.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +576.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +926.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1504.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2363.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +3000%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 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 WaterWater +619%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4296.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3341.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +373.4%
Contains more OtherOther +2625%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
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33% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6028.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3952.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.035mg 28.408mg 1234%
Iron 0.12mg 11.1mg 137%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 80.8mg 85%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 1.01mg 75%
Magnesium 5mg 264mg 62%
Potassium 107mg 1724mg 48%
Phosphorus 11mg 252mg 34%
Copper 0.027mg 0.328mg 33%
Folate 3µg 93µg 23%
Protein 0.26g 11.43g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.267mg 19%
Carbs 13.81g 65.37g 17%
Calories 52kcal 310kcal 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 2.067g 13%
Calcium 6mg 111mg 11%
Zinc 0.04mg 1.09mg 10%
Selenium 0µg 5.6µg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 1.46mg 9%
Fats 0.17g 5.85g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.115mg 8%
Fructose 5.9g 7%
Saturated fat 0.028g 1.586g 7%
Sodium 1mg 148mg 6%
Fiber 2.4g 3.9g 6%
Vitamin A 3µg 27µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 0.429g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 1%
Choline 3.4mg 1%
Net carbs 11.41g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 10.39g N/A
Starch 0.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0%
Threonine 0.006mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.012mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0%
Valine 0.012mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple 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
4%
Apple
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.558g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.