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Fast food vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fast food and Saffron

  • Fast food is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, yet Saffron is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Saffron is 1220% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 more Zinc +131.2%
Contains more Selenium +262.5%
Contains more Calcium +79%
Contains more Iron +262.7%
Contains more Magnesium +877.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.1%
Contains more Potassium +775.1%
Contains less Sodium -55.3%
Contains more Copper +171.1%
Contains more Manganese +7857.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Zinc +131.2%
Contains more Selenium +262.5%
Contains more Calcium +79%
Contains more Iron +262.7%
Contains more Magnesium +877.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.1%
Contains more Potassium +775.1%
Contains less Sodium -55.3%
Contains more Copper +171.1%
Contains more Manganese +7857.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +284.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +939.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +376.4%
Contains more Folate +16.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +284.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +939.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +376.4%
Contains more Folate +16.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +44.5%
Contains more Fats +105.3%
Contains more Water +223.1%
Contains more Carbs +107.5%
Contains more Other +258.6%
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 Protein +44.5%
Contains more Fats +105.3%
Contains more Water +223.1%
Contains more Carbs +107.5%
Contains more Other +258.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1027%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23%
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1027%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 16.52g 11.43g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 5.85g Fast food
Carbs 31.5g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 297kcal 310kcal Saffron
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g Saffron
Fiber 1.7g 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 62mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 3.06mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 27mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 134mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 197mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 331mg 148mg Saffron
Zinc 2.52mg 1.09mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.328mg Saffron
Manganese 0.357mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 20.3µg 5.6µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.115mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.267mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 1.46mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 80µg 93µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Saffron
Trans Fat 0.514g 0g Saffron
Saturated Fat 4.493g 1.586g Saffron
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.006g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 0.429g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 2.067g Saffron
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food Saffron
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Fast food
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.907g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.