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Egg vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between eggs and saffron?

  • Eggs are richer in copper, vitamin B12, and selenium, while saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1234% higher.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than eggs (0).

We used Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Spices, saffron types in this comparison.

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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.
Egg
Egg
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
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 CopperCopper +509.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +450%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2540%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +122%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1268.3%
Contains more IronIron +832.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +109161.5%
~equal in Zinc ~1.09mg

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.
Egg
Egg
8
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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
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 +451.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.1%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +734.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
3
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 FatsFats +81.4%
Contains more WaterWater +527.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5736.6%
Contains more OtherOther +409.3%
~equal in Protein ~11.43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
1
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 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 +850.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.026mg 28.408mg 1234%
Copper 2mg 0.328mg 186%
Cholesterol 373mg 0mg 124%
Iron 1.19mg 11.1mg 124%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 1.01mg 68%
Magnesium 10mg 264mg 60%
Choline 293.8mg 53%
Potassium 126mg 1724mg 47%
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0µg 46%
Selenium 30.8µg 5.6µg 46%
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 28%
Carbs 1.12g 65.37g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.267mg 19%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Vitamin A 149µg 27µg 14%
Folate 44µg 93µg 12%
Phosphorus 172mg 252mg 11%
Vitamin D 87IU 0IU 11%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.077g 0.429g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 1.46mg 9%
Saturated fat 3.267g 1.586g 8%
Calories 155kcal 310kcal 8%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Fats 10.61g 5.85g 7%
Calcium 50mg 111mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 2.067g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.115mg 4%
Protein 12.58g 11.43g 2%
Sodium 124mg 148mg 1%
Net carbs 1.12g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 1.12g N/A
Zinc 1.05mg 1.09mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g N/A
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
Egg 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
53%
Egg
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.681g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.