Endive vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between endive and saffron
- Endive has more vitamin A; however, saffron is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B2.
- Saffron covers your daily manganese needs 1217% more than endive.
- Saffron has 4 times less vitamin A than endive. Endive has 2167IU of vitamin A, while saffron has 530IU.
- Saffron has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of saffron is 70, while the glycemic index of endive is 45.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Endive, 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1660% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +113.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +449% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1237.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +231.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +800% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6663.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2700% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +52.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1143.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +256% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +265% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4950% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +688.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +814.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2825% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1851.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +286.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10625% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2275.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.42mg | 28.408mg | 1217% |
| Vitamin K | 231µg | 193% | |
| Iron | 0.83mg | 11.1mg | 128% |
| Vitamin C | 6.5mg | 80.8mg | 83% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | 1.01mg | 76% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 264mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 1724mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 28mg | 252mg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.328mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 3.35g | 65.37g | 21% |
| Protein | 1.25g | 11.43g | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.075mg | 0.267mg | 15% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 310kcal | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.087g | 2.067g | 13% |
| Folate | 142µg | 93µg | 12% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 5.6µg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 108µg | 27µg | 9% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 5.85g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.048g | 1.586g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 1.46mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 111mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 148mg | 5% |
| Choline | 16.8mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.115mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.44mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.79mg | 1.09mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 3.9g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.429g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.25g | 61.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.25g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.053mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Endive contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Endive is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.538g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Endive is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Endive is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.