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Gooseberry vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Gooseberry and Saffron

  • Saffron is richer than Gooseberry in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Saffron is 1229% higher.

Food types used in this article are Gooseberries, 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 Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Calcium +344%
Contains more Iron +3480.6%
Contains more Magnesium +2540%
Contains more Phosphorus +833.3%
Contains more Potassium +770.7%
Contains more Zinc +808.3%
Contains more Copper +368.6%
Contains more Manganese +19627.8%
Contains more Selenium +833.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 12% 8% 12% 18% 1% 4% 24% 19% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Calcium +344%
Contains more Iron +3480.6%
Contains more Magnesium +2540%
Contains more Phosphorus +833.3%
Contains more Potassium +770.7%
Contains more Zinc +808.3%
Contains more Copper +368.6%
Contains more Manganese +19627.8%
Contains more Selenium +833.3%

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 A +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +790%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1162.5%
Contains more Folate +1450%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 8% 0% 93% 10% 7% 6% 18% 19% 5% 0% 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 A +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +790%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1162.5%
Contains more Folate +1450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +638.4%
Contains more Protein +1198.9%
Contains more Fats +908.6%
Contains more Carbs +542.1%
Contains more Other +1012.2%
10% 88%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 10.18 g
Water: 87.87 g
Other: 0.49 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 +638.4%
Contains more Protein +1198.9%
Contains more Fats +908.6%
Contains more Carbs +542.1%
Contains more Other +1012.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +741.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +552.1%
9% 13% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.317 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +741.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +552.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gooseberry Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 5.88g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 0.88g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 0.58g 5.85g Saffron
Carbs 10.18g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 44kcal 310kcal Saffron
Fiber 4.3g 3.9g Gooseberry
Calcium 25mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 0.31mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 10mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 27mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 198mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 1mg 148mg Gooseberry
Zinc 0.12mg 1.09mg Saffron
Copper 0.07mg 0.328mg Saffron
Manganese 0.144mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 0.6µg 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin A 290IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.37mg Gooseberry
Vitamin C 27.7mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.115mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 1.46mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.286mg Gooseberry
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 6µg 93µg Saffron
Saturated Fat 0.038g 1.586g Gooseberry
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.051g 0.429g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 0.317g 2.067g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gooseberry 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
15%
Gooseberry
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Gooseberry
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

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 contains less Sodium?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.548g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Gooseberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173030/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.