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Margarine vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between margarine and saffron

  • Margarine is richer in vitamin A, yet saffron is richer in iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, phosphorus, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for saffron is 138% higher.
  • Margarine contains 10 times more saturated fat than saffron. Margarine contains 15.189g of saturated fat, while saffron contains 1.586g.
  • Margarine has a lower glycemic index than saffron.

Food types used in this article are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 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 +8700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +9477.8%
Contains more IronIron +18400%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4940%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0.67% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
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% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2933.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +40300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +621.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11122.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +9200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 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 FatsFats +1279.7%
Contains more WaterWater +38.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +7043.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9238.6%
Contains more OtherOther +185.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 50% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8962.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1075.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 1235%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 2.067g 148%
Iron 0.06mg 11.1mg 138%
Fats 80.71g 5.85g 115%
Monounsaturated fat 38.877g 0.429g 96%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 80.8mg 90%
Vitamin A 819µg 27µg 88%
Vitamin K 93µg 78%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 1.01mg 77%
Magnesium 3mg 264mg 62%
Saturated fat 15.189g 1.586g 62%
Vitamin E 9mg 60%
Potassium 18mg 1724mg 50%
Copper 0mg 0.328mg 36%
Phosphorus 5mg 252mg 35%
Folate 1µg 93µg 23%
Protein 0.16g 11.43g 23%
Carbs 0.7g 65.37g 22%
Calories 717kcal 310kcal 20%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.267mg 18%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Calcium 3mg 111mg 11%
Selenium 0µg 5.6µg 10%
Zinc 0mg 1.09mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.115mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 1.46mg 9%
Sodium 2mg 148mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg 4%
Choline 12.4mg 2%
Net carbs 0.7g 61.47g N/A
Trans fat 14.89g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Margarine 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
55%
Margarine
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.603g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine 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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.