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Lemon vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lemon and Saffron?

  • Saffron is richer than Lemon in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1234% more.

We used Lemons, raw, without peel and Spices, saffron types in this article.

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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.
Lemon
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 7.8% 12% 23% 12% 1.6% 6.9% 0.26% 3.9% 2.2%
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 +3200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +326.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1149.3%
Contains more IronIron +1750%
Contains more CopperCopper +786.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1716.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1475%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +94593.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1300%

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.
Lemon
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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 177% 1.3% 3% 0% 10% 4.6% 1.9% 11% 18% 0% 0% 8.3% 2.8%
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% 32% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1235%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1360%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1162.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +745.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemon
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9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 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 +647.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +939.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1850%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +601.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1716.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemon
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28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 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 -97.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2222.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon Saffron Opinion
Calories 29kcal 310kcal Saffron
Protein 1.1g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 0.3g 5.85g Saffron
Vitamin C 53mg 80.8mg Saffron
Net carbs 6.52g 61.47g Saffron
Carbs 9.32g 65.37g Saffron
Magnesium 8mg 264mg Saffron
Calcium 26mg 111mg Saffron
Potassium 138mg 1724mg Saffron
Iron 0.6mg 11.1mg Saffron
Sugar 2.5g Saffron
Fiber 2.8g 3.9g Saffron
Copper 0.037mg 0.328mg Saffron
Zinc 0.06mg 1.09mg Saffron
Phosphorus 16mg 252mg Saffron
Sodium 2mg 148mg Lemon
Vitamin A 22IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.15mg Lemon
Manganese 0.03mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 0.4µg 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.115mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 1.46mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 11µg 93µg Saffron
Choline 5.1mg Lemon
Saturated Fat 0.039g 1.586g Lemon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.429g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 2.067g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemon 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
18%
Lemon
56%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lemon
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.547g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/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.