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Salmon raw vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Salmon raw and Saffron

  • Salmon raw has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, however, Saffron is higher in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Potassium, and Folate.
  • Saffron covers your daily need of Manganese 1234% more than Salmon raw.
  • Saffron has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, 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.
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
2
:
8
Saffron
Saffron
Contains less Sodium -70.3%
Contains more Selenium +551.8%
Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Iron +1287.5%
Contains more Magnesium +810.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +26%
Contains more Potassium +251.8%
Contains more Zinc +70.3%
Contains more Copper +31.2%
Contains more Manganese +177450%
Salmon raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 21% 86% 44% 6% 18% 84% 3% 200%
Saffron
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains less Sodium -70.3%
Contains more Selenium +551.8%
Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Iron +1287.5%
Contains more Magnesium +810.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +26%
Contains more Potassium +251.8%
Contains more Zinc +70.3%
Contains more Copper +31.2%
Contains more Manganese +177450%

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.
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
5
:
5
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +438.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1225%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.5%
Contains more Folate +272%
Salmon raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 57% 88% 148% 100% 189% 19% 398% 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 B1 +96.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +438.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1225%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.5%
Contains more Folate +272%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
3
:
2
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Protein +73.6%
Contains more Water +475.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 5.85
Equal in Other - 5.45
Salmon raw
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 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 +73.6%
Contains more Water +475.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 5.85
Equal in Other - 5.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
3
:
0
Saffron
Saffron
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +390.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.8%
Salmon raw
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.539 g
Saffron
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +390.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon raw Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 0g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 19.84g 11.43g Salmon raw
Fats 6.34g 5.85g Salmon raw
Carbs 0g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 142kcal 310kcal Saffron
Fiber 0g 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 12mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 0.8mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 29mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 200mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 490mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 44mg 148mg Salmon raw
Zinc 0.64mg 1.09mg Saffron
Copper 0.25mg 0.328mg Saffron
Manganese 0.016mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 36.5µg 5.6µg Salmon raw
Vitamin A 40IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.115mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0.267mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 1.46mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B5 1.664mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 25µg 93µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 0µg Salmon raw
Tryptophan 0.222mg Salmon raw
Threonine 0.87mg Salmon raw
Isoleucine 0.914mg Salmon raw
Leucine 1.613mg Salmon raw
Lysine 1.822mg Salmon raw
Methionine 0.587mg Salmon raw
Phenylalanine 0.775mg Salmon raw
Valine 1.022mg Salmon raw
Histidine 0.584mg Salmon raw
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 0.981g 1.586g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 0g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 0g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 0.006g Salmon raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.103g 0.429g Salmon raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 2.067g Salmon raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon raw Saffron
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
83%
Salmon raw
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.605g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $10.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.