Balsamic vinegar vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between balsamic vinegar and saffron?
- Saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin A, zinc, and calcium than balsamic vinegar.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1229% higher.
- Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than balsamic vinegar (50).
We used Vinegar, balsamic and Spices, saffron types in this comparison.
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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 | -84.5% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +311.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1439.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +1441.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1161.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1262.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1226.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21585.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 0.131mg | 28.408mg | 1229% |
Iron | 0.72mg | 11.1mg | 130% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 80.8mg | 90% |
Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 78% | |
Magnesium | 12mg | 264mg | 60% |
Potassium | 112mg | 1724mg | 47% |
Copper | 0.026mg | 0.328mg | 34% |
Phosphorus | 19mg | 252mg | 33% |
Folate | 93µg | 23% | |
Protein | 0.49g | 11.43g | 22% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 21% | |
Carbs | 17.03g | 65.37g | 16% |
Fiber | 3.9g | 16% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 14% | |
Calories | 88kcal | 310kcal | 11% |
Selenium | 5.6µg | 10% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 10% | |
Zinc | 0.08mg | 1.09mg | 9% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 9% | |
Fats | 0g | 5.85g | 9% |
Fructose | 7.38g | 9% | |
Calcium | 27mg | 111mg | 8% |
Saturated fat | 0g | 1.586g | 7% |
Sodium | 23mg | 148mg | 5% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 27µg | 3% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 17.03g | 61.47g | N/A |
Sugar | 14.95g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.49 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
17.03 g
Water:
76.45 g
Other:
6.03 g
Protein:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
Contains more WaterWater | +542.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +2232.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +283.9% |
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