Caraway spice vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between caraway spice and saffron
- Caraway spice has more fiber, copper, iron, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B1; however, saffron has more manganese, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1179% more.
- Caraway spice has 10 times more fiber than saffron. Caraway spice has 38g of fiber, while saffron has 3.9g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, caraway seed 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 CalciumCalcium | +520.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +177.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +404.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +125.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2085.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +233% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +147% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +284.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +180.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +830% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.77 g
Fats:
14.59 g
Carbs:
49.9 g
Water:
9.87 g
Other:
5.87 g
Protein:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +73% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +149.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.62 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.272 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.067 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1560.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +58.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.3mg | 28.408mg | 1179% |
| Fiber | 38g | 3.9g | 136% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 80.8mg | 66% |
| Copper | 0.91mg | 0.328mg | 65% |
| Iron | 16.23mg | 11.1mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 689mg | 111mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.36mg | 1.01mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 568mg | 252mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 5.5mg | 1.09mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.383mg | 0.115mg | 22% |
| Folate | 10µg | 93µg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.125g | 0.429g | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.5mg | 17% | |
| Protein | 19.77g | 11.43g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.606mg | 1.46mg | 13% |
| Fats | 14.59g | 5.85g | 13% |
| Selenium | 12.1µg | 5.6µg | 12% |
| Potassium | 1351mg | 1724mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.379mg | 0.267mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.272g | 2.067g | 8% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 148mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 49.9g | 65.37g | 5% |
| Choline | 24.7mg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.62g | 1.586g | 4% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 310kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 27µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 258mg | 264mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.9g | 61.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.64g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.244mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.756mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.826mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.218mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.031mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.361mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.867mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.037mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.55mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
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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
37%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
205%
479%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway spice contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caraway spice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.966g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway spice is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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