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Avocado vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between avocadoes and saffron

  • Avocadoes are richer in fiber, yet saffron is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1229% higher.
  • Avocadoes contain 2 times more fiber than saffron. Avocadoes contain 6.7g of fiber, while saffron contains 3.9g.
  • Avocadoes have a lower glycemic index than saffron.

Food types used in this article are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties 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 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
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 -95.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +810.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +825%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +255.5%
Contains more IronIron +1918.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +72.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +384.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19905.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1300%

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 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +708%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +293%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 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 +150.6%
Contains more WaterWater +515.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +471.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +666.4%
Contains more OtherOther +244.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 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 +2184.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Avocado Saffron
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Avocado Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.142mg 28.408mg 1229%
Iron 0.55mg 11.1mg 132%
Vitamin C 10mg 80.8mg 79%
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 1.01mg 58%
Magnesium 29mg 264mg 56%
Potassium 485mg 1724mg 36%
Phosphorus 52mg 252mg 29%
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 9.799g 0.429g 23%
Protein 2g 11.43g 19%
Carbs 8.53g 65.37g 19%
Vitamin K 21µg 18%
Copper 0.19mg 0.328mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 14%
Fats 14.66g 5.85g 14%
Fiber 6.7g 3.9g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.267mg 11%
Calcium 12mg 111mg 10%
Selenium 0.4µg 5.6µg 9%
Calories 160kcal 310kcal 8%
Sodium 7mg 148mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.115mg 4%
Zinc 0.64mg 1.09mg 4%
Folate 81µg 93µg 3%
Choline 14.2mg 3%
Vitamin A 7µg 27µg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 1.46mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.126g 1.586g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 2.067g 2%
Net carbs 1.83g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 0.66g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Avocado 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
32%
Avocado
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.54g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.