Hot sauce vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between hot sauce and saffron
- Saffron is higher than hot sauce in manganese, iron, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, folate, and fiber.
- Saffron covers your daily manganese needs 1233% more than hot sauce.
- Hot sauce contains 18 times more sodium than saffron. While hot sauce contains 2643mg of sodium, saffron contains only 148mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper or hot 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +5180% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1287.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1097.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2212.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1071.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +890.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2190.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57875.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +227.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +219.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +225.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +474.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +543.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1450% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +656.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2141.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1481.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3635.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -96.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1330% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +954.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 11kcal | 310kcal |
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| Protein | 0.51g | 11.43g |
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| Fats | 0.37g | 5.85g |
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| Vitamin C | 74.8mg | 80.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.45g | 61.47g |
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| Carbs | 1.75g | 65.37g |
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| Magnesium | 5mg | 264mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 111mg |
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| Potassium | 144mg | 1724mg |
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| Iron | 0.48mg | 11.1mg |
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| Sugar | 1.26g |
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| Fiber | 0.3g | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.328mg |
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| Zinc | 0.11mg | 1.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 252mg |
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| Sodium | 2643mg | 148mg |
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| Vitamin A | 162IU | 530IU |
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| Vitamin A | 8µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.049mg | 28.408mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 5.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.082mg | 0.267mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.254mg | 1.46mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.157mg | 1.01mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 93µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.052g | 1.586g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0.429g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.196g | 2.067g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.007mg |
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| Threonine | 0.019mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.017mg |
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| Leucine | 0.027mg |
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| Lysine | 0.023mg |
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| Methionine | 0.006mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.016mg |
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| Valine | 0.022mg |
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| Histidine | 0.01mg |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
27%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
479%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 2495mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.534g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)