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Onion powder vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Onion powder and Saffron

  • Onion powder has more Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Zinc, however, Saffron is higher in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Saffron covers your daily need of Manganese 1179% more than Onion powder.
  • Onion powder has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Saffron. While Onion powder has 0.457mg of Vitamin B1, Saffron has only 0.115mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, onion powder 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 81% 115% 87% 146% 197% 110% 138% 9.5% 170% 78%
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 CalciumCalcium +245.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +271.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +155.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75%
Contains more IronIron +184.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2085.2%

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 78% 0% 5.4% 0% 114% 18% 6% 44% 166% 0% 10% 48% 21%
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% 32% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +297.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +245.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +354.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 79% 5% 4%
Protein: 10.41 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 79.12 g
Water: 5.39 g
Other: 4.04 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 CarbsCarbs +21%
Contains more FatsFats +462.5%
Contains more WaterWater +120.8%
Contains more OtherOther +34.9%
~equal in Protein ~11.43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.219 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.31 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 -86.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +112.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +566.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Onion powder 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 Onion powder Saffron Opinion
Calories 341kcal 310kcal Onion powder
Protein 10.41g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 1.04g 5.85g Saffron
Vitamin C 23.4mg 80.8mg Saffron
Net carbs 63.92g 61.47g Onion powder
Carbs 79.12g 65.37g Onion powder
Magnesium 113mg 264mg Saffron
Calcium 384mg 111mg Onion powder
Potassium 985mg 1724mg Saffron
Iron 3.9mg 11.1mg Saffron
Sugar 6.63g Saffron
Fiber 15.2g 3.9g Onion powder
Copper 0.59mg 0.328mg Onion powder
Zinc 4.05mg 1.09mg Onion powder
Phosphorus 322mg 252mg Onion powder
Sodium 73mg 148mg Onion powder
Vitamin A 0IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.27mg Onion powder
Manganese 1.3mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 14.3µg 5.6µg Onion powder
Vitamin B1 0.457mg 0.115mg Onion powder
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 0.321mg 1.46mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.732mg Onion powder
Vitamin B6 0.718mg 1.01mg Saffron
Vitamin K 4.1µg Onion powder
Folate 64µg 93µg Saffron
Choline 39mg Onion powder
Saturated Fat 0.219g 1.586g Onion powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0.202g 0.429g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 0.31g 2.067g Saffron
Tryptophan 0.06mg Onion powder
Threonine 0.14mg Onion powder
Isoleucine 0.14mg Onion powder
Leucine 0.22mg Onion powder
Lysine 0.49mg Onion powder
Methionine 0.09mg Onion powder
Phenylalanine 0.28mg Onion powder
Valine 0.17mg Onion powder
Histidine 0.16mg Onion powder
Fructose 1.67g Onion powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Onion powder
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion powder 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
39%
Onion powder
56%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
113%
Onion powder
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion powder
Onion powder contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion powder
Onion powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.367g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion powder
Onion powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion powder
Onion powder 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. Onion powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171327/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.