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Ground cloves vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ground cloves and Saffron different?

  • Ground cloves are richer in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, and Zinc, while Saffron is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Folate.
  • Ground cloves covers your daily need of Manganese 1379% more than Saffron.
  • Ground cloves contain 9 times more Fiber than Saffron. Ground cloves contain 33.9g of Fiber, while Saffron contains 3.9g.
  • Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat.

Spices, cloves, ground and Spices, saffron types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 185% 190% 90% 444% 123% 63% 45% 36% 7843% 39%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +469.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~264mg
~equal in Iron ~11.1mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 9.6% 176% 0% 40% 51% 29% 31% 90% 0% 355% 19% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 269% 32% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +40300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +158.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +272%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.46mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 13% 66% 10% 6%
Protein: 5.97 g
Fats: 13 g
Carbs: 65.53 g
Water: 9.87 g
Other: 5.63 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 FatsFats +122.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.5%
Contains more WaterWater +20.6%
~equal in Carbs ~65.37g
~equal in Other ~5.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 16% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.952 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.606 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +224.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +74.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground cloves Saffron Opinion
Calories 274kcal 310kcal Saffron
Protein 5.97g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 13g 5.85g Ground cloves
Vitamin C 0.2mg 80.8mg Saffron
Net carbs 31.63g 61.47g Saffron
Carbs 65.53g 65.37g Ground cloves
Magnesium 259mg 264mg Saffron
Calcium 632mg 111mg Ground cloves
Potassium 1020mg 1724mg Saffron
Iron 11.83mg 11.1mg Ground cloves
Sugar 2.38g Saffron
Fiber 33.9g 3.9g Ground cloves
Copper 0.368mg 0.328mg Ground cloves
Zinc 2.32mg 1.09mg Ground cloves
Phosphorus 104mg 252mg Saffron
Sodium 277mg 148mg Saffron
Vitamin A 160IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A 8µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin E 8.82mg Ground cloves
Manganese 60.127mg 28.408mg Ground cloves
Selenium 7.2µg 5.6µg Ground cloves
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.115mg Ground cloves
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.56mg 1.46mg Ground cloves
Vitamin B5 0.509mg Ground cloves
Vitamin B6 0.391mg 1.01mg Saffron
Vitamin K 141.8µg Ground cloves
Folate 25µg 93µg Saffron
Trans Fat 0.254g 0g Saffron
Choline 37.4mg Ground cloves
Saturated Fat 3.952g 1.586g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 1.393g 0.429g Ground cloves
Polyunsaturated fat 3.606g 2.067g Ground cloves
Tryptophan 0.03mg Ground cloves
Threonine 0.18mg Ground cloves
Isoleucine 0.24mg Ground cloves
Leucine 0.4mg Ground cloves
Lysine 0.37mg Ground cloves
Methionine 0.08mg Ground cloves
Phenylalanine 0.23mg Ground cloves
Valine 0.34mg Ground cloves
Histidine 0.13mg Ground cloves
Fructose 1.07g Ground cloves
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Ground cloves
Omega-3 - ALA 0.585g Ground cloves
Omega-3 - DPA 0.184g 0.006g Ground cloves
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground cloves
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g Ground cloves
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.557g Ground cloves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground cloves Saffron
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
63%
Ground cloves
56%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
906%
Ground cloves
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.366g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Ground cloves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171321/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.