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Bass vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bass and Saffron

  • Bass is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium, yet Saffron is higher in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 1234% more than Bass.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Saffron is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, bass, striped, cooked, dry heat 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.
Bass
Bass
3
:
7
Saffron
Saffron
Contains less Sodium -40.5%
Contains more Selenium +735.7%
Contains more Calcium +484.2%
Contains more Iron +927.8%
Contains more Magnesium +417.6%
Contains more Potassium +425.6%
Contains more Zinc +113.7%
Contains more Copper +720%
Contains more Manganese +149415.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 252
Bass
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 37% 109% 29% 12% 14% 14% 3% 256%
Saffron
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains less Sodium -40.5%
Contains more Selenium +735.7%
Contains more Calcium +484.2%
Contains more Iron +927.8%
Contains more Magnesium +417.6%
Contains more Potassium +425.6%
Contains more Zinc +113.7%
Contains more Copper +720%
Contains more Manganese +149415.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 252

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.
Bass
Bass
3
:
6
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +409.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +621.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +191.9%
Contains more Folate +830%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.115
Bass
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 29% 9% 48% 52% 80% 8% 552% 0%
Saffron
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 B3 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +409.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +621.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +191.9%
Contains more Folate +830%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.115

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bass
Bass
2
:
3
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Protein +98.9%
Contains more Water +516.5%
Contains more Fats +95.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +492.4%
Bass
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.73 g
Fats: 2.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.92 g
Saffron
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 +98.9%
Contains more Water +516.5%
Contains more Fats +95.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +492.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bass
Bass
2
:
1
Saffron
Saffron
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.7%
Bass
26% 34% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.65 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.846 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.005 g
Saffron
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bass Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 0g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 22.73g 11.43g Bass
Fats 2.99g 5.85g Saffron
Carbs 0g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 124kcal 310kcal Saffron
Fiber 0g 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 19mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 1.08mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 51mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 254mg 252mg Bass
Potassium 328mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 88mg 148mg Bass
Zinc 0.51mg 1.09mg Saffron
Copper 0.04mg 0.328mg Saffron
Manganese 0.019mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 46.8µg 5.6µg Bass
Vitamin A 104IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 27µg Bass
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.115mg
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 2.558mg 1.46mg Bass
Vitamin B5 0.865mg Bass
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 10µg 93µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 4.41µg 0µg Bass
Tryptophan 0.255mg Bass
Threonine 0.997mg Bass
Isoleucine 1.047mg Bass
Leucine 1.848mg Bass
Lysine 2.088mg Bass
Methionine 0.673mg Bass
Phenylalanine 0.887mg Bass
Valine 1.171mg Bass
Histidine 0.669mg Bass
Cholesterol 103mg 0mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 0.65g 1.586g Bass
Omega-3 - DHA 0.75g 0g Bass
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g 0g Bass
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.846g 0.429g Bass
Polyunsaturated fat 1.005g 2.067g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bass 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
65%
Bass
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Bass
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bass
Bass contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bass
Bass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.936g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bass
Bass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Bass
Bass is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Bass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174228/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.