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Chicken meat vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chicken meat and saffron?

  • Chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3 and selenium, while saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin C, magnesium, vitamin B6, potassium, and copper.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1234% higher.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than chicken meat (0).

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Spices, saffron types in this comparison.

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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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
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 +78%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +326.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1047.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +640%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +673.1%
Contains more IronIron +781%
Contains more CopperCopper +397%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +141940%

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% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
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 AVitamin A +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +481.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1760%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 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 +138.8%
Contains more FatsFats +132.5%
Contains more WaterWater +399.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~5.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 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 +1144.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.02mg 28.408mg 1234%
Iron 1.26mg 11.1mg 123%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Magnesium 23mg 264mg 57%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 1.01mg 47%
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 1.46mg 44%
Potassium 223mg 1724mg 44%
Selenium 23.9µg 5.6µg 33%
Protein 27.3g 11.43g 32%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Copper 0.066mg 0.328mg 29%
Folate 5µg 93µg 22%
Carbs 0g 65.37g 22%
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 21%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Choline 65.9mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.34g 0.429g 12%
Fats 13.6g 5.85g 12%
Phosphorus 182mg 252mg 10%
Saturated fat 3.79g 1.586g 10%
Calcium 15mg 111mg 10%
Zinc 1.94mg 1.09mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.267mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 2.067g 6%
Calories 239kcal 310kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.115mg 4%
Sodium 82mg 148mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin A 48µg 27µg 2%
Net carbs 0g 61.47g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat Saffron
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
36%
Chicken meat
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.204g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.