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Chowder vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chowder and saffron

  • Chowder has more vitamin A and monounsaturated fat; however, saffron has more fiber.
  • Chowder's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 12% more.
  • Chowder has 3 times more monounsaturated fat than saffron. Chowder has 1.27g of monounsaturated fat, while saffron has 0.429g.
  • Saffron is lower in sodium.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index than chowder.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0%
Saffron
10
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 less SodiumSodium -50.5%

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% 19% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +114.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 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 WaterWater +589.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +268.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +771.6%
Contains more OtherOther +445%
~equal in Fats ~5.85g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 26% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.75 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.9 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 +196%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.586g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.067g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chowder Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 1235%
Iron 11.1mg 139%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 90%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 78%
Magnesium 264mg 63%
Potassium 1724mg 51%
Phosphorus 252mg 36%
Copper 0.328mg 36%
Folate 93µg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 21%
Carbs 7.5g 65.37g 19%
Protein 3.1g 11.43g 17%
Fiber 0.9g 3.9g 12%
Calories 99kcal 310kcal 11%
Calcium 111mg 11%
Zinc 1.09mg 10%
Selenium 5.6µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 9%
Sodium 299mg 148mg 7%
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin A 58µg 27µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.27g 0.429g 2%
Fats 6.3g 5.85g 1%
Saturated fat 1.75g 1.586g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.9g 2.067g 1%
Net carbs 6.6g 61.47g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chowder 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
1%
Chowder
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Chowder
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.164g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Chowder
Chowder is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/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.