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Beef broiled vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Beef broiled and Saffron

  • Beef broiled is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium, yet Saffron is higher in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 1235% more than Beef broiled.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Saffron is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled 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 Sodium -51.4%
Contains more Zinc +478.9%
Contains more Selenium +283.9%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +326.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +442.1%
Contains more Copper +285.9%
Contains more Manganese +236633.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains less Sodium -51.4%
Contains more Zinc +478.9%
Contains more Selenium +283.9%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +326.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +442.1%
Contains more Copper +285.9%
Contains more Manganese +236633.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +5788.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.4%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
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 B3 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +5788.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.4%
Contains more Folate +933.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +126.9%
Contains more Fats +163.4%
Contains more Water +387.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +701.5%
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 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 Protein +126.9%
Contains more Fats +163.4%
Contains more Water +387.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +701.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1454.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +327.1%
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1454.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +327.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef broiled Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 0g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 25.93g 11.43g Beef broiled
Fats 15.41g 5.85g Beef broiled
Carbs 0g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 250kcal 310kcal Saffron
Fiber 0g 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 18mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 2.6mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 21mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 198mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 318mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 72mg 148mg Beef broiled
Zinc 6.31mg 1.09mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.085mg 0.328mg Saffron
Manganese 0.012mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 21.5µg 5.6µg Beef broiled
Vitamin A 9IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.12mg Beef broiled
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Beef broiled
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.115mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 1.46mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B5 0.658mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 9µg 93µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 0µg Beef broiled
Vitamin K 1.2µg Beef broiled
Tryptophan 0.094mg Beef broiled
Threonine 0.72mg Beef broiled
Isoleucine 0.822mg Beef broiled
Leucine 1.45mg Beef broiled
Lysine 1.54mg Beef broiled
Methionine 0.478mg Beef broiled
Phenylalanine 0.725mg Beef broiled
Valine 0.914mg Beef broiled
Histidine 0.604mg Beef broiled
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Saffron
Trans Fat 0.572g 0g Saffron
Saturated Fat 5.895g 1.586g Saffron
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.006g Beef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 6.668g 0.429g Beef broiled
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 2.067g Saffron
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef broiled

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef broiled 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
52%
Beef broiled
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef broiled
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.309g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.