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Beer vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Beer and Saffron

  • The amount of Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Phosphorus, Folate, and Vitamin B2 in Saffron is higher than in Beer.
  • Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 1235% more than Beer.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Beer
Beer
1
:
9
Saffron
Saffron
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Calcium +2675%
Contains more Iron +55400%
Contains more Magnesium +4300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1700%
Contains more Potassium +6285.2%
Contains more Zinc +10800%
Contains more Copper +6460%
Contains more Manganese +355000%
Contains more Selenium +833.3%
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Saffron
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Calcium +2675%
Contains more Iron +55400%
Contains more Magnesium +4300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1700%
Contains more Potassium +6285.2%
Contains more Zinc +10800%
Contains more Copper +6460%
Contains more Manganese +355000%
Contains more Selenium +833.3%

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.
Beer
Beer
4
:
7
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +968%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2095.7%
Contains more Folate +1450%
Beer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +968%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2095.7%
Contains more Folate +1450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
Beer
1
:
4
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Water +672.8%
Contains more Protein +2384.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1741.4%
Contains more Other +35.2%
Beer
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 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 +672.8%
Contains more Protein +2384.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1741.4%
Contains more Other +35.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beer 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 3.55g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 0.46g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 0g 5.85g Saffron
Carbs 3.55g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 43kcal 310kcal Saffron
Fiber 0g 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 4mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 0.02mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 6mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 14mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 27mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 4mg 148mg Beer
Zinc 0.01mg 1.09mg Saffron
Copper 0.005mg 0.328mg Saffron
Manganese 0.008mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 0.6µg 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin A 0IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.115mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 1.46mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.041mg Beer
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 6µg 93µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Beer
Saturated Fat 0g 1.586g Beer
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.429g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.067g Saffron

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Beer Saffron
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
3%
Beer
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.586g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.