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Brotwurst vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between brotwurst and saffron

  • Brotwurst has more vitamin B12; however, saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, and copper.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1233% more.
  • Saffron is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Brotwurst, pork, beef, link 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more ZincZinc +92.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +203.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1550%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +513.5%
Contains more IronIron +977.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +310%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +70920%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 5.4% 4.5% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +676.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1760%
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 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 ProteinProtein +25.1%
Contains more FatsFats +375.2%
Contains more WaterWater +331.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2093.6%
Contains more OtherOther +50.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 51% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3009.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.04mg 28.408mg 1233%
Iron 1.03mg 11.1mg 126%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 0µg 85%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 1.01mg 68%
Magnesium 16mg 264mg 59%
Potassium 281mg 1724mg 42%
Sodium 1112mg 148mg 42%
Saturated fat 9.93g 1.586g 38%
Fats 27.8g 5.85g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 13.34g 0.429g 32%
Copper 0.08mg 0.328mg 28%
Folate 5µg 93µg 22%
Cholesterol 63mg 0mg 21%
Selenium 17µg 5.6µg 21%
Carbs 2.98g 65.37g 21%
Phosphorus 134mg 252mg 17%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 1.46mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.115mg 11%
Zinc 2.1mg 1.09mg 9%
Protein 14.3g 11.43g 6%
Calcium 48mg 111mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 2.067g 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.267mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Calories 323kcal 310kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 2.98g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 2.98g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.6mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.61mg 0%
Leucine 1.08mg 0%
Lysine 1.14mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.68mg 0%
Histidine 0.44mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Saffron
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Brotwurst
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 964mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.344g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.