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Duck meat vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between duck meat and saffron?

  • Duck meat is higher in selenium, yet saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, and folate.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1234% more.
  • The glycemic index of duck meat is lower.

We used Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Spices, saffron types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
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 +70.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +257.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1550%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +909.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +745.1%
Contains more IronIron +311.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +149415.8%

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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
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 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +230.5%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +461.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1450%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.267mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 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 +66.1%
Contains more FatsFats +384.6%
Contains more WaterWater +335.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +564.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 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 +2907%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Duck 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Duck meat Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.019mg 28.408mg 1234%
Iron 2.7mg 11.1mg 105%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 1.01mg 64%
Magnesium 16mg 264mg 59%
Potassium 204mg 1724mg 45%
Saturated fat 9.67g 1.586g 37%
Fats 28.35g 5.85g 35%
Monounsaturated fat 12.9g 0.429g 31%
Cholesterol 84mg 0mg 28%
Selenium 20µg 5.6µg 26%
Folate 6µg 93µg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.098mg 22%
Carbs 0g 65.37g 22%
Vitamin B3 4.825mg 1.46mg 21%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Protein 18.99g 11.43g 15%
Phosphorus 156mg 252mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Copper 0.227mg 0.328mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.65g 2.067g 11%
Calcium 11mg 111mg 10%
Choline 50.4mg 9%
Zinc 1.86mg 1.09mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.174mg 0.115mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 5%
Vitamin A 63µg 27µg 4%
Sodium 59mg 148mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.1µg 4%
Calories 337kcal 310kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 61.47g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.267mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.462mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Duck 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
32%
Duck meat
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Duck meat
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
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 - 8.084g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Duck meat
Duck meat is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.