Malt vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between malt and saffron
- Malt is higher in vitamin B12, yet saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, phosphorus, and folate.
- Saffron covers your daily manganese needs 1232% more than malt.
- The glycemic index of malt is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk 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 SodiumSodium | -59.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1660% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +902.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5185.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +786.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +165.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +176.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35410% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +80700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +113% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +463.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2095.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +933.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +583.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +239.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +77.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +483.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +581.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +92.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +893.8% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.08mg | 28.408mg | 1232% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 11.1mg | 136% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 80.8mg | 90% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 1.01mg | 74% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 264mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 1724mg | 46% |
| Copper | 0.037mg | 0.328mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 91mg | 252mg | 23% |
| Folate | 9µg | 93µg | 21% |
| Carbs | 11.2g | 65.37g | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Protein | 3.37g | 11.43g | 16% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 3.9g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.208g | 2.067g | 12% |
| Calories | 85kcal | 310kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.259mg | 1.46mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.354mg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 1.09mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.267mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.115mg | 5% |
| Fats | 3.29g | 5.85g | 4% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 148mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 111mg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.883g | 1.586g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.827g | 0.429g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.7g | 61.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.68g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 27µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 5.4µg | 5.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.165mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.193mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
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
13%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
479%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.297g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Malt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt is cheaper (difference - $1.2)