Papadum vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between papadum and saffron?
- Papadum is higher in copper, fiber, folate, and zinc, yet saffron is higher in manganese, vitamin C, vitamin B6, iron, and potassium.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1167% more.
- Papadum has 12 times more sodium than saffron. While papadum has 1745mg of sodium, saffron has only 148mg.
- The glycemic index of papadum is lower.
We used Papad 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 more CalciumCalcium | +28.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +204.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +211.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1718.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +140.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +135.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +254.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +123.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +80% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +241% |
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Carbs
~65.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +80.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.562mg | 28.408mg | 1167% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 80.8mg | 90% |
| Copper | 0.998mg | 0.328mg | 74% |
| Sodium | 1745mg | 148mg | 69% |
| Fiber | 18.6g | 3.9g | 59% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.285mg | 1.01mg | 56% |
| Iron | 7.8mg | 11.1mg | 41% |
| Folate | 219µg | 93µg | 32% |
| Protein | 25.56g | 11.43g | 28% |
| Zinc | 3.4mg | 1.09mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 1000mg | 1724mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 385mg | 252mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.917mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.277mg | 0.115mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.148g | 2.067g | 6% |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 5.6µg | 5% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 5.85g | 4% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 310kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 111mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 271mg | 264mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 59.87g | 65.37g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.084g | 1.586g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 13µg | 27µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.258mg | 0.267mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 41.27g | 61.47g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.472mg | 1.46mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Choline | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.532g | 0.429g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.266mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.886mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.303mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.695mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.372mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.491mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.434mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.715mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 1597mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Papadum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.502g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papadum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Papadum is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
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.