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Gefilte fish vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Gefilte fish and Saffron?

  • Gefilte fish is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Saffron is higher in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1232% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Saffron is lower.

We used Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe and Spices, saffron types in this article.

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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 Selenium +87.5%
Contains more Calcium +382.6%
Contains more Iron +347.6%
Contains more Magnesium +2833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +245.2%
Contains more Potassium +1794.5%
Contains less Sodium -71.8%
Contains more Zinc +32.9%
Contains more Copper +68.2%
Contains more Manganese +38815.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 93% 7% 32% 9% 69% 23% 65% 10% 58%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Selenium +87.5%
Contains more Calcium +382.6%
Contains more Iron +347.6%
Contains more Magnesium +2833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +245.2%
Contains more Potassium +1794.5%
Contains less Sodium -71.8%
Contains more Zinc +32.9%
Contains more Copper +68.2%
Contains more Manganese +38815.1%

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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +495.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +10000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +352.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1162.5%
Contains more Folate +3000%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 3% 17% 14% 19% 12% 19% 3% 105% 0%
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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +495.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +10000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +352.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1162.5%
Contains more Folate +3000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +575.2%
Contains more Protein +26%
Contains more Fats +238.2%
Contains more Carbs +782.2%
Contains more Other +278.5%
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 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 Water +575.2%
Contains more Protein +26%
Contains more Fats +238.2%
Contains more Carbs +782.2%
Contains more Other +278.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +625.3%
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.285 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +625.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gefilte fish Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 7.41g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 9.07g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 1.73g 5.85g Saffron
Carbs 7.41g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 84kcal 310kcal Saffron
Fiber 0g 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 23mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 2.48mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 9mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 73mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 91mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 524mg 148mg Saffron
Zinc 0.82mg 1.09mg Saffron
Copper 0.195mg 0.328mg Saffron
Manganese 0.073mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 10.5µg 5.6µg Gefilte fish
Vitamin A 89IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 27µg
Vitamin C 0.8mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.115mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1mg 1.46mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.2mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 3µg 93µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 0.84µg 0µg Gefilte fish
Tryptophan 0.086mg Gefilte fish
Threonine 0.488mg Gefilte fish
Isoleucine 0.486mg Gefilte fish
Leucine 0.81mg Gefilte fish
Lysine 0.842mg Gefilte fish
Methionine 0.255mg Gefilte fish
Phenylalanine 0.493mg Gefilte fish
Valine 0.548mg Gefilte fish
Histidine 0.261mg Gefilte fish
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 0.412g 1.586g Gefilte fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.045g 0g Gefilte fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.075g 0g Gefilte fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.006g Gefilte fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.824g 0.429g Gefilte fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.285g 2.067g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gefilte fish 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
16%
Gefilte fish
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Gefilte fish
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.174g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/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.