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Custard apple vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between custard apple and saffron

  • Custard apple has less iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and calcium than saffron.
  • Saffron covers your daily need for iron, 130% more than custard apple.
  • Custard apple has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of saffron is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw 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 13% 9% 34% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0.52% 0% 0%
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 -97.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +351.3%
Contains more IronIron +1463.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1100%

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 64% 0.67% 0% 0% 20% 23% 9.4% 8.1% 51% 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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +320.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +357%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 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 +500.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +572.4%
Contains more FatsFats +875%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +159.4%
Contains more OtherOther +445%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard apple Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 1235%
Iron 0.71mg 11.1mg 130%
Vitamin C 19.2mg 80.8mg 68%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 1.01mg 61%
Magnesium 18mg 264mg 59%
Potassium 382mg 1724mg 39%
Copper 0.328mg 36%
Phosphorus 21mg 252mg 33%
Folate 93µg 23%
Protein 1.7g 11.43g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 14%
Carbs 25.2g 65.37g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.267mg 13%
Zinc 1.09mg 10%
Selenium 5.6µg 10%
Calories 101kcal 310kcal 10%
Calcium 30mg 111mg 8%
Fats 0.6g 5.85g 8%
Fiber 2.4g 3.9g 6%
Sodium 4mg 148mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.231g 1.586g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.46mg 6%
Vitamin A 2µg 27µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.115mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 1%
Net carbs 22.8g 61.47g N/A
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.004mg 0%
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
Custard apple 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
14%
Custard apple
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Custard apple
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

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 contains less Sodium?
Custard apple
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.355g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard apple
Custard apple is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.