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Jackfruit vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between jackfruit and saffron

  • Jackfruit contains less manganese, iron, vitamin C, magnesium, vitamin B6, potassium, phosphorus, copper, folate, and vitamin B2 than saffron.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1233% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Jackfruit, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 7.2% 40% 8.6% 25% 3.5% 9% 0.26% 5.6% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +810.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +362.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +284.8%
Contains more IronIron +4726.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +331.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +738.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65965.1%

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 46% 1.7% 6.8% 0% 26% 13% 17% 14% 76% 0% 0% 18% 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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +489.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +440%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +385.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +207%
Contains more FolateFolate +287.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.115mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 23% 73%
Protein: 1.72 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 0.93 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 +517.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +564.5%
Contains more FatsFats +814.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +181.2%
Contains more OtherOther +486%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 35% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.195 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.094 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 -87.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +176.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2098.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jackfruit Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.043mg 28.408mg 1233%
Iron 0.23mg 11.1mg 136%
Vitamin C 13.7mg 80.8mg 75%
Magnesium 29mg 264mg 56%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 1.01mg 52%
Potassium 448mg 1724mg 38%
Phosphorus 21mg 252mg 33%
Copper 0.076mg 0.328mg 28%
Protein 1.72g 11.43g 19%
Folate 24µg 93µg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.267mg 16%
Carbs 23.25g 65.37g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.094g 2.067g 13%
Calories 95kcal 310kcal 11%
Fructose 9.19g 11%
Selenium 5.6µg 10%
Fiber 1.5g 3.9g 10%
Calcium 24mg 111mg 9%
Zinc 0.13mg 1.09mg 9%
Fats 0.64g 5.85g 8%
Saturated fat 0.195g 1.586g 6%
Sodium 2mg 148mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 1.46mg 3%
Vitamin A 5µg 27µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.155g 0.429g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.115mg 1%
Starch 1.47g 1%
Net carbs 21.75g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 19.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.034mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0%
Leucine 0.103mg 0%
Lysine 0.069mg 0%
Methionine 0.034mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.079g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jackfruit 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
17%
Jackfruit
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Jackfruit
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.391g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Jackfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174687/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.