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Buttermilk vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Buttermilk and Saffron

  • Saffron is higher than Buttermilk in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Phosphorus, Folate, and Fiber.
  • Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 1235% more than Buttermilk.

Food varieties used in this article are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat 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 Iron +22100%
Contains more Magnesium +2300%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.1%
Contains more Potassium +1041.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.1%
Contains more Zinc +159.5%
Contains more Copper +2881.8%
Contains more Manganese +1420300%
Contains more Selenium +180%
Equal in Calcium - 111
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Iron +22100%
Contains more Magnesium +2300%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.1%
Contains more Potassium +1041.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.1%
Contains more Zinc +159.5%
Contains more Copper +2881.8%
Contains more Manganese +1420300%
Contains more Selenium +180%
Equal in Calcium - 111

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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1027.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +7980%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2417.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2870.6%
Contains more Folate +1760%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
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 +1027.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +7980%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2417.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2870.6%
Contains more Folate +1760%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +657.4%
Contains more Protein +245.3%
Contains more Fats +564.8%
Contains more Carbs +1264.7%
Contains more Other +512.4%
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 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 Water +657.4%
Contains more Protein +245.3%
Contains more Fats +564.8%
Contains more Carbs +1264.7%
Contains more Other +512.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6163.6%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6163.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 3.31g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 0.88g 5.85g Saffron
Carbs 4.79g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 40kcal 310kcal Saffron
Sugar 4.79g Saffron
Fiber 0g 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 116mg 111mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.05mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 11mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 89mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 151mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 190mg 148mg Saffron
Zinc 0.42mg 1.09mg Saffron
Copper 0.011mg 0.328mg Saffron
Manganese 0.002mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 2µg 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin A 47IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.05mg Buttermilk
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 1mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.115mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 1.46mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.275mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 5µg 93µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0.1µg Buttermilk
Tryptophan 0.042mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.141mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.313mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.277mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.087mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.217mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.1mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 0.548g 1.586g Buttermilk
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 0.429g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 2.067g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk 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
9%
Buttermilk
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.038g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk 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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.