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.
| 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.
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2184.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.8% |
