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Marmalade vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between marmalade and saffron

  • The amount of manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, folate, and vitamin B2 in saffron is higher than in marmalade.
  • Saffron covers your daily manganese needs 1234% more than marmalade.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of saffron is 70, while the glycemic index of marmalade is 43.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Marmalade, orange 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 1.4% 11% 3.3% 5.6% 30% 1.1% 1.7% 7.3% 2.6% 3.3%
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 -62.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +192.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4559.5%
Contains more IronIron +7300%
Contains more CopperCopper +264.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +2625%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +141940%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +833.3%

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 16% 1% 1.2% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 0.98% 0.9% 4.4% 0% 0% 6.8% 1.6%
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 CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1583.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +968%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5215.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +933.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 33%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 66.3 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 0.2 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 +179%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3710%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2625%
~equal in Carbs ~65.37g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marmalade Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.02mg 28.408mg 1234%
Iron 0.15mg 11.1mg 137%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 80.8mg 84%
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 1.01mg 76%
Magnesium 2mg 264mg 62%
Potassium 37mg 1724mg 50%
Phosphorus 4mg 252mg 35%
Copper 0.09mg 0.328mg 26%
Protein 0.3g 11.43g 22%
Folate 9µg 93µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.267mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.067g 14%
Fiber 0.7g 3.9g 13%
Zinc 0.04mg 1.09mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.052mg 1.46mg 9%
Fats 0g 5.85g 9%
Selenium 0.6µg 5.6µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.115mg 9%
Calcium 38mg 111mg 7%
Saturated fat 0g 1.586g 7%
Sodium 56mg 148mg 4%
Calories 246kcal 310kcal 3%
Vitamin A 3µg 27µg 3%
Choline 3mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.429g 1%
Carbs 66.3g 65.37g 0%
Net carbs 65.6g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 60g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.015mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 0.005mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 0.007mg 0%
Lysine 0.015mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.01mg 0%
Valine 0.013mg 0%
Histidine 0.006mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marmalade 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
3%
Marmalade
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marmalade
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 60g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marmalade
Marmalade contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marmalade
Marmalade is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marmalade
Marmalade is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Marmalade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168819/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.