Orange vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Orange and Saffron?
- Saffron is richer than Orange in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1234% more.
We used Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties and Spices, saffron types in this article.
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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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2540% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +177.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +852.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11000% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +628.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1457.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1700% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +113532% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1020% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +51.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +135.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +567.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +417.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1583.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +210% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +629% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1116% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4775% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +456.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1138.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1765.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8168% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 47kcal | 310kcal |
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| Protein | 0.94g | 11.43g |
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| Fats | 0.12g | 5.85g |
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| Vitamin C | 53.2mg | 80.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.35g | 61.47g |
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| Carbs | 11.75g | 65.37g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 264mg |
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| Calcium | 40mg | 111mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 1724mg |
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| Iron | 0.1mg | 11.1mg |
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| Sugar | 9.35g |
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| Fiber | 2.4g | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.328mg |
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| Zinc | 0.07mg | 1.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 14mg | 252mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 148mg |
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| Vitamin A | 225IU | 530IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 11µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.18mg |
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| Manganese | 0.025mg | 28.408mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg | 5.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.267mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.282mg | 1.46mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 1.01mg |
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| Folate | 30µg | 93µg |
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| Choline | 8.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.015g | 1.586g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.023g | 0.429g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.025g | 2.067g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.015mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.025mg |
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| Leucine | 0.023mg |
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| Lysine | 0.047mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.031mg |
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| Valine | 0.04mg |
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| Histidine | 0.018mg |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
22%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
479%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.571g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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.