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Lablab vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between lablab and saffron

  • Lablab is higher in zinc, yet saffron is higher in manganese, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, folate, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Saffron covers your daily manganese needs 1214% more than lablab.
  • Lablab contains 3 times more zinc than saffron. While lablab contains 2.85mg of zinc, saffron contains only 1.09mg.
  • The glycemic index of lablab is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Hyacinth beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
Lablab
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 12% 30% 172% 114% 78% 51% 0.91% 63% 15%
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 ZincZinc +161.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +222%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +177.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +411.6%
Contains more IronIron +142.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5793.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
~equal in Copper ~0.328mg

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.
Lablab
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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% 0% 0% 0% 68% 8.5% 7.7% 19% 8.5% 0% 0% 3% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +621.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +255.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2629.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +2225%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lablab
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8% 21% 69%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 20.69 g
Water: 69.13 g
Other: 1.46 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 WaterWater +480.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.4%
Contains more FatsFats +908.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +215.9%
Contains more OtherOther +273.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lablab
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27% 7% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.245 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1550%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +743.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lablab 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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lablab Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.482mg 28.408mg 1214%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Iron 4.58mg 11.1mg 82%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 1.01mg 75%
Magnesium 82mg 264mg 43%
Potassium 337mg 1724mg 41%
Folate 4µg 93µg 22%
Phosphorus 120mg 252mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.267mg 18%
Fiber 3.9g 16%
Zinc 2.85mg 1.09mg 16%
Carbs 20.69g 65.37g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.27mg 0.115mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.245g 2.067g 12%
Calories 117kcal 310kcal 10%
Fats 0.58g 5.85g 8%
Saturated fat 0.099g 1.586g 7%
Protein 8.14g 11.43g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.411mg 1.46mg 7%
Calcium 40mg 111mg 7%
Sodium 7mg 148mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.316mg 6%
Selenium 2.8µg 5.6µg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.026g 0.429g 1%
Copper 0.341mg 0.328mg 1%
Net carbs 20.69g 61.47g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.315mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0%
Leucine 0.691mg 0%
Lysine 0.556mg 0%
Methionine 0.065mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.41mg 0%
Valine 0.422mg 0%
Histidine 0.233mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lablab 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
9%
Lablab
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Lablab
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?
Lablab
Lablab contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lablab
Lablab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.487g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lablab
Lablab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Lablab
Lablab is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Lablab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175211/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.