Chocolate vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chocolate and saffron different?
- Chocolate is higher in copper and fiber; however, saffron is richer in manganese, vitamin B6, iron, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1173% higher.
- Chocolate contains 12 times more saturated fat than saffron. While chocolate contains 18.519g of saturated fat, saffron contains only 1.586g.
- Chocolate has a lower glycemic index (23) than saffron (70).
Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 more CopperCopper | +213.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +98.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +208.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1902% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +86.7% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +434% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +101.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2304.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +434.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +134.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1126.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +220.6% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2123.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +89.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.419mg | 28.408mg | 1173% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 90% | |
| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.328mg | 78% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 1.586g | 77% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 1.01mg | 74% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 5.85g | 39% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 11.1mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 1724mg | 34% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 264mg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 0.429g | 23% |
| Folate | 93µg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.267mg | 17% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 11.43g | 13% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 310kcal | 12% |
| Fiber | 7g | 3.9g | 12% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.115mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 1.09mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 252mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 2.067g | 7% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 111mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 24mg | 148mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 1.46mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 5.6µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 65.37g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 61.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
479%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.933g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.2)