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Ice cream sandwich vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ice cream sandwich and Saffron

  • Saffron is higher than Ice cream sandwich in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 1219% more than Ice cream sandwich.

Food varieties used in this article are Ice cream sandwich 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 -12.8%
Contains more Calcium +29.1%
Contains more Iron +4169.2%
Contains more Magnesium +810.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Potassium +1399.1%
Contains more Zinc +81.7%
Contains more Copper +29.1%
Contains more Manganese +7356.2%
Contains more Selenium +80.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 10% 21% 31% 11% 17% 17% 85% 50% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains less Sodium -12.8%
Contains more Calcium +29.1%
Contains more Iron +4169.2%
Contains more Magnesium +810.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Potassium +1399.1%
Contains more Zinc +81.7%
Contains more Copper +29.1%
Contains more Manganese +7356.2%
Contains more Selenium +80.6%

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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3507.1%
Contains more Folate +173.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.115
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 18% 8% 0% 0% 28% 34% 30% 13% 7% 26% 7% 4%
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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3507.1%
Contains more Folate +173.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.115
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.46

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +46.5%
Contains more Water +310.9%
Contains more Protein +166.4%
Contains more Carbs +76%
Contains more Other +395.5%
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 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 Fats +46.5%
Contains more Water +310.9%
Contains more Protein +166.4%
Contains more Carbs +76%
Contains more Other +395.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +520.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.067
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +520.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.067

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 37.14g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 4.29g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 8.57g 5.85g Ice cream sandwich
Carbs 37.14g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 237kcal 310kcal Saffron
Sugar 18.57g Saffron
Fiber 0g 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 86mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 0.26mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 29mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 72mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 115mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 129mg 148mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 0.6mg 1.09mg Saffron
Copper 0.254mg 0.328mg Saffron
Manganese 0.381mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 3.1µg 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin A 286IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 86µg 27µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin E 0.4mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.115mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 1.46mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.209mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 34µg 93µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin K 1.3µg Ice cream sandwich
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 2.317g 1.586g Saffron
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 2.661g 0.429g Ice cream sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 2.067g Ice cream sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ice cream sandwich Saffron
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Ice cream sandwich
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.57g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.731g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.