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Broad bean raw vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Broad bean raw and Saffron

  • Broad bean raw has more Fiber, and Folate, however, Saffron is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Selenium.
  • Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 1206% more than Broad bean raw.
  • Saffron has 2 times less Fiber than Broad bean raw. Broad bean raw has 7.5g of Fiber, while Saffron has 3.9g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beans, fava, in pod, raw 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.
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw
2
:
8
Saffron
Saffron
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Copper +22.6%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +616.1%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.3%
Contains more Potassium +419.3%
Contains more Manganese +4197.7%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Equal in Zinc - 1.09
Broad bean raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 59% 24% 56% 30% 4% 28% 134% 87% 5%
Saffron
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Copper +22.6%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +616.1%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.3%
Contains more Potassium +419.3%
Contains more Manganese +4197.7%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Equal in Zinc - 1.09

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.
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw
7
:
3
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54%
Contains more Folate +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +2083.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +871.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.267
Broad bean raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 20% 24% 0% 13% 34% 67% 43% 14% 24% 111% 0% 103%
Saffron
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54%
Contains more Folate +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +2083.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +871.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.267

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw
1
:
4
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Water +510.1%
Contains more Protein +44.3%
Contains more Fats +701.4%
Contains more Carbs +270.8%
Contains more Other +386.6%
Broad bean raw
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.92 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 17.63 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.12 g
Saffron
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 Water +510.1%
Contains more Protein +44.3%
Contains more Fats +701.4%
Contains more Carbs +270.8%
Contains more Other +386.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw
1
:
2
Saffron
Saffron
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +312.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +504.4%
Broad bean raw
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.342 g
Saffron
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +312.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +504.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broad bean raw Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 10.13g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 7.92g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 0.73g 5.85g Saffron
Carbs 17.63g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 88kcal 310kcal Saffron
Sugar 9.21g Saffron
Fiber 7.5g 3.9g Broad bean raw
Calcium 37mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 1.55mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 33mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 129mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 332mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 25mg 148mg Broad bean raw
Zinc 1mg 1.09mg Saffron
Copper 0.402mg 0.328mg Broad bean raw
Manganese 0.661mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 0.8µg 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin A 333IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin E 1.16mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin C 3.7mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.133mg 0.115mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.267mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin B3 2.249mg 1.46mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin B5 0.225mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 148µg 93µg Broad bean raw
Vitamin K 40.9µg Broad bean raw
Saturated Fat 0.118g 1.586g Broad bean raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.104g 0.429g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 0.342g 2.067g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broad bean raw Saffron
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Broad bean raw
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Broad bean raw
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.468g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Broad bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168574/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.