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Mustard vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mustard and saffron

  • Mustard has more selenium; however, saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, and folate.
  • Saffron covers your daily need for manganese, 1217% more than mustard.
  • Mustard has 7 times more sodium than saffron. While mustard has 1104mg of sodium, saffron has only 148mg.
  • The glycemic index of saffron is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mustard, prepared, yellow 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 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
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 more SeleniumSelenium +498.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +450%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1034.2%
Contains more IronIron +589.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +343.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6631.8%

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 1% 1.7% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +26833.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +440%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +281.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +158.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1342.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1228.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 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 +603.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +205.6%
Contains more FatsFats +75.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1021.3%
Contains more OtherOther +61.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 69% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 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 -86.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +408.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +167.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mustard Saffron
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Mustard Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.422mg 28.408mg 1217%
Iron 1.61mg 11.1mg 119%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 80.8mg 89%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 1.01mg 72%
Magnesium 48mg 264mg 51%
Selenium 33.5µg 5.6µg 51%
Potassium 152mg 1724mg 46%
Sodium 1104mg 148mg 42%
Copper 0.074mg 0.328mg 28%
Folate 7µg 93µg 22%
Phosphorus 108mg 252mg 21%
Carbs 5.83g 65.37g 20%
Protein 3.74g 11.43g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.267mg 15%
Calories 60kcal 310kcal 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 2.067g 9%
Saturated fat 0.214g 1.586g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 1.46mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.115mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 5%
Calcium 63mg 111mg 5%
Zinc 0.64mg 1.09mg 4%
Choline 22.4mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.182g 0.429g 4%
Fats 3.34g 5.85g 4%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 2%
Vitamin A 5µg 27µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 0.92g N/A
Fiber 4g 3.9g 0%
Starch 0.64g 0%
Trans fat 0.009g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 0.264mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0%
Valine 0.189mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mustard 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
10%
Mustard
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 956mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.372g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard
Mustard is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.