Beef vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between beef and saffron
- Beef is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3, yet saffron is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1235% higher.
- Saffron contains less cholesterol.
- Beef has a lower glycemic index than saffron.
Food types used in this article are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted 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 more ZincZinc | +239.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +353.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1785.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +753.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +389.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +265.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +238.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +315544.4% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +294.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1228.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 28.408mg | 1235% |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg | 0µg | 175% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 11.1mg | 101% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 80.8mg | 90% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 264mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 1724mg | 40% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 5.6µg | 36% |
| Protein | 27.55g | 11.43g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 0mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg | 1.46mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.328mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg | 1.01mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 1.09mg | 24% |
| Folate | 7µg | 93µg | 22% |
| Carbs | 0g | 65.37g | 22% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.9g | 16% |
| Choline | 75.6mg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 13mg | 111mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 2.067g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg | 0.267mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 10% | |
| Calories | 169kcal | 310kcal | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.734g | 0.429g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.595g | 1.586g | 5% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 148mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.115mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 259mg | 252mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 6.54g | 5.85g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 61.47g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.375g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.359mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.534mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.52mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.833mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 3.178mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.871mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.603mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.244mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +141% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +452.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2625% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +537.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +288.5% |
