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Bran raw vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between bran raw and saffron

  • Bran raw has more vitamin B1, selenium, phosphorus, fiber, and zinc; however, saffron is richer in manganese, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B6, and potassium.
  • Saffron covers your daily manganese needs 990% more than bran raw.
  • Saffron has 10 times less vitamin B1 than bran raw. Bran raw has 1.17mg of vitamin B1, while saffron has 0.115mg.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of saffron is 70, while the glycemic index of bran raw is 56.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oat bran, raw 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 168% 17% 50% 203% 134% 85% 315% 0.52% 734% 247%
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 CopperCopper +22.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +185.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +191.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +707.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +91.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +204.6%
Contains more IronIron +105.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +404.6%

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% 0% 20% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 38% 0% 8% 39% 18%
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 +917.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +512.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +78.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 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 ProteinProtein +51.4%
Contains more FatsFats +20.2%
Contains more WaterWater +81.7%
Contains more OtherOther +87.9%
~equal in Carbs ~65.37g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.766 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 -16.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +453.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran raw Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 5.63mg 28.408mg 990%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Vitamin B1 1.17mg 0.115mg 88%
Selenium 45.2µg 5.6µg 72%
Iron 5.41mg 11.1mg 71%
Phosphorus 734mg 252mg 69%
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 1.01mg 65%
Fiber 15.4g 3.9g 46%
Potassium 566mg 1724mg 34%
Vitamin B5 1.494mg 30%
Zinc 3.11mg 1.09mg 18%
Protein 17.3g 11.43g 12%
Folate 52µg 93µg 10%
Copper 0.403mg 0.328mg 8%
Magnesium 235mg 264mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.01mg 7%
Choline 32.2mg 6%
Sodium 4mg 148mg 6%
Calcium 58mg 111mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.376g 0.429g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.766g 2.067g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.267mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3%
Calories 246kcal 310kcal 3%
Vitamin B3 0.934mg 1.46mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Fats 7.03g 5.85g 2%
Saturated fat 1.328g 1.586g 1%
Carbs 66.22g 65.37g 0%
Net carbs 50.82g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 1.45g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.502mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.668mg 0%
Leucine 1.374mg 0%
Lysine 0.76mg 0%
Methionine 0.335mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.908mg 0%
Valine 0.964mg 0%
Histidine 0.41mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran raw Saffron
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
44%
Bran raw
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
195%
Bran raw
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.258g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/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.