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Halibut raw vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Halibut raw and Saffron

  • Halibut raw is higher in Vitamin D, Selenium, and Vitamin B12, yet Saffron is higher in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 1235% more than Halibut raw.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, halibut, Greenland, 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 -45.9%
Contains more Selenium +551.8%
Contains more Calcium +3600%
Contains more Iron +1581.8%
Contains more Magnesium +915.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.7%
Contains more Potassium +543.3%
Contains more Zinc +172.5%
Contains more Copper +993.3%
Contains more Manganese +236633.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 25% 19% 71% 24% 11% 11% 10% 2% 200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains less Sodium -45.9%
Contains more Selenium +551.8%
Contains more Calcium +3600%
Contains more Iron +1581.8%
Contains more Magnesium +915.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.7%
Contains more Potassium +543.3%
Contains more Zinc +172.5%
Contains more Copper +993.3%
Contains more Manganese +236633.3%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1027.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.5%
Contains more Folate +9200%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.46
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 15% 822% 0% 15% 19% 29% 15% 97% 1% 126% 1%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1027.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.5%
Contains more Folate +9200%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.46

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25.7%
Contains more Fats +136.6%
Contains more Water +490.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +258.6%
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 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 Protein +25.7%
Contains more Fats +136.6%
Contains more Water +490.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +258.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1852.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.2%
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.367 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1852.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut raw Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 0g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 14.37g 11.43g Halibut raw
Fats 13.84g 5.85g Halibut raw
Carbs 0g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 186kcal 310kcal Saffron
Fiber 0g 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 3mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 0.66mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 26mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 164mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 268mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 80mg 148mg Halibut raw
Zinc 0.4mg 1.09mg Saffron
Copper 0.03mg 0.328mg Saffron
Manganese 0.012mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 36.5µg 5.6µg Halibut raw
Vitamin A 47IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.73mg Halibut raw
Vitamin D 1097IU 0IU Halibut raw
Vitamin D 27.4µg 0µg Halibut raw
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.115mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 1.46mg Halibut raw
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Halibut raw
Vitamin B6 0.42mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 1µg 93µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 1µg 0µg Halibut raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg Halibut raw
Tryptophan 0.161mg Halibut raw
Threonine 0.63mg Halibut raw
Isoleucine 0.662mg Halibut raw
Leucine 1.168mg Halibut raw
Lysine 1.32mg Halibut raw
Methionine 0.425mg Halibut raw
Phenylalanine 0.561mg Halibut raw
Valine 0.74mg Halibut raw
Histidine 0.423mg Halibut raw
Cholesterol 46mg 0mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 2.419g 1.586g Saffron
Omega-3 - DHA 0.393g 0g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.526g 0g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.006g Halibut raw
Monounsaturated Fat 8.378g 0.429g Halibut raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.367g 2.067g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halibut 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
95%
Halibut raw
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Halibut raw
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.833g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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. Halibut raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/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.