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Ground ginger vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ground ginger and saffron different?

  • Ground ginger is richer in manganese, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, fiber, zinc, and copper, while saffron is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and folate.
  • Ground ginger covers your daily need for manganese, 213% more than saffron.
  • Ground ginger contains 10 times more selenium than saffron. Ground ginger contains 55.8µg of selenium, while saffron contains 5.6µg.

Spices, ginger, 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 153% 34% 116% 743% 160% 99% 72% 3.5% 4343% 304%
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 IronIron +78.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +233.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +896.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
~equal in Calcium ~111mg

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 2.3% 0.67% 0% 0% 12% 39% 180% 29% 144% 0% 2% 9.8% 22%
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% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +558.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11442.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +615.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 72% 10% 5%
Protein: 8.98 g
Fats: 4.24 g
Carbs: 71.62 g
Water: 9.94 g
Other: 5.22 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 ProteinProtein +27.3%
Contains more FatsFats +38%
Contains more WaterWater +19.7%
~equal in Carbs ~65.37g
~equal in Other ~5.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 12% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.929 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 +11.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +122.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground ginger Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 33.3mg 28.408mg 213%
Iron 19.8mg 11.1mg 109%
Selenium 55.8µg 5.6µg 91%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 80.8mg 89%
Vitamin B3 9.62mg 1.46mg 51%
Fiber 14.1g 3.9g 41%
Vitamin B6 0.626mg 1.01mg 30%
Zinc 3.64mg 1.09mg 23%
Folate 13µg 93µg 20%
Copper 0.48mg 0.328mg 17%
Potassium 1320mg 1724mg 12%
Magnesium 214mg 264mg 12%
Phosphorus 168mg 252mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.477mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.929g 2.067g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.267mg 7%
Choline 41.2mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.115mg 6%
Saturated fat 2.599g 1.586g 5%
Sodium 27mg 148mg 5%
Protein 8.98g 11.43g 5%
Vitamin A 2µg 27µg 3%
Carbs 71.62g 65.37g 2%
Fructose 1.78g 2%
Fats 4.24g 5.85g 2%
Calories 335kcal 310kcal 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Net carbs 57.52g 61.47g N/A
Calcium 114mg 111mg 0%
Sugar 3.39g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.479g 0.429g 0%
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.341mg 0%
Leucine 0.513mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.089mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.311mg 0%
Valine 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.199mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.223g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ground ginger 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
34%
Ground ginger
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
603%
Ground ginger
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.013g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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 ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170926/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.