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Castanea crenata vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Castanea crenata and Saffron different?

  • Castanea crenata is higher in Copper, and Vitamin B1, however, Saffron is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Saffron is 1166% higher.
  • Castanea crenata contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Saffron. While Castanea crenata contains 0.344mg of Vitamin B1, Saffron contains only 0.115mg.

Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw and Spices, saffron are the varieties used in this article.

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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 less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Copper +71.3%
Contains more Calcium +258.1%
Contains more Iron +665.5%
Contains more Magnesium +438.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Potassium +424%
Contains more Manganese +1685.5%
Equal in Zinc - 1.09
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 55% 35% 31% 30% 2% 30% 188% 208% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Copper +71.3%
Contains more Calcium +258.1%
Contains more Iron +665.5%
Contains more Magnesium +438.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Potassium +424%
Contains more Manganese +1685.5%
Equal in Zinc - 1.09

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 B1 +199.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1332.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +207.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.9%
Contains more Folate +97.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.46
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 88% 86% 38% 29% 13% 66% 36% 0% 0%
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 B1 +199.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1332.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +207.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.9%
Contains more Folate +97.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.46

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +416.1%
Contains more Protein +408%
Contains more Fats +1003.8%
Contains more Carbs +87.3%
Contains more Other +505.6%
2% 35% 61%
Protein: 2.25 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.9 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 +416.1%
Contains more Protein +408%
Contains more Fats +1003.8%
Contains more Carbs +87.3%
Contains more Other +505.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1397.8%
16% 56% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.278 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.138 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1397.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Castanea crenata Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 34.91g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 2.25g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 0.53g 5.85g Saffron
Carbs 34.91g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 154kcal 310kcal Saffron
Fiber 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 31mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 1.45mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 49mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 72mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 329mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 14mg 148mg Castanea crenata
Zinc 1.1mg 1.09mg Castanea crenata
Copper 0.562mg 0.328mg Castanea crenata
Manganese 1.591mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin A 37IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin C 26.3mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.344mg 0.115mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 1.46mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B5 0.206mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 47µg 93µg Saffron
Tryptophan 0.032mg Castanea crenata
Threonine 0.09mg Castanea crenata
Isoleucine 0.111mg Castanea crenata
Leucine 0.139mg Castanea crenata
Lysine 0.147mg Castanea crenata
Methionine 0.054mg Castanea crenata
Phenylalanine 0.088mg Castanea crenata
Valine 0.134mg Castanea crenata
Histidine 0.056mg Castanea crenata
Saturated Fat 0.078g 1.586g Castanea crenata
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.278g 0.429g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 0.138g 2.067g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Castanea crenata 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
30%
Castanea crenata
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Castanea crenata
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.508g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Castanea crenata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169413/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.