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Corned beef vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between corned beef and saffron

  • Corned beef is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium, yet saffron is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1234% higher.
  • Saffron contains less cholesterol.
  • Corned beef has a lower glycemic index than saffron.

Food types used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
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 +320.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +485.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1287.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1089%
Contains more IronIron +496.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +113%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +129027.3%

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% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +107.5%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +342.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +339.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1450%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.022mg 28.408mg 1234%
Iron 1.86mg 11.1mg 116%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg 68%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 1.01mg 60%
Magnesium 12mg 264mg 60%
Selenium 32.8µg 5.6µg 49%
Potassium 145mg 1724mg 46%
Sodium 973mg 148mg 36%
Cholesterol 98mg 0mg 33%
Zinc 4.58mg 1.09mg 32%
Carbs 0.47g 65.37g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 0.429g 22%
Folate 6µg 93µg 22%
Saturated fat 6.34g 1.586g 22%
Fats 18.98g 5.85g 20%
Copper 0.154mg 0.328mg 19%
Phosphorus 125mg 252mg 18%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Choline 69.2mg 13%
Protein 18.17g 11.43g 13%
Calcium 8mg 111mg 10%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 1.46mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 2.067g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.267mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.115mg 7%
Calories 251kcal 310kcal 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 61.47g N/A
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 +59%
Contains more FatsFats +224.4%
Contains more WaterWater +402.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13808.5%
Contains more OtherOther +110.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 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 +2049.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +208.5%

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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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.