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Poblano vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Poblano and Saffron

  • Poblano is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Copper, yet Saffron is higher in Manganese, Vitamin C, and Magnesium.
  • Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 1180% more than Poblano.
  • Poblano contains 38 times more Vitamin A RAE than Saffron. While Poblano contains 1022µg of Vitamin A RAE, Saffron contains only 27µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Peppers, ancho, dried 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.
Poblano
Poblano
4
:
6
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Potassium +39.8%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Contains more Zinc +30.3%
Contains more Copper +54.9%
Contains more Calcium +82%
Contains more Magnesium +133.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.4%
Contains more Manganese +2121.1%
Contains more Selenium +93.1%
Equal in Iron - 11.1
Poblano
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 410% 81% 87% 213% 6% 39% 170% 167% 16%
Saffron
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Potassium +39.8%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Contains more Zinc +30.3%
Contains more Copper +54.9%
Contains more Calcium +82%
Contains more Magnesium +133.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.4%
Contains more Manganese +2121.1%
Contains more Selenium +93.1%
Equal in Iron - 11.1

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.
Poblano
Poblano
6
:
2
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Vitamin A +3756.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +744.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +338.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin C +3940%
Contains more Folate +34.8%
Poblano
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1227% 0% 0% 7% 45% 521% 121% 120% 816% 52% 0% 0%
Saffron
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3756.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +744.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +338.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin C +3940%
Contains more Folate +34.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poblano
Poblano
4
:
1
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Fats +40.2%
Contains more Water +90.2%
Contains more Carbs +27.1%
Equal in Protein - 11.43
Equal in Other - 5.45
Poblano
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 g
Saffron
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 Fats +40.2%
Contains more Water +90.2%
Contains more Carbs +27.1%
Equal in Protein - 11.43
Equal in Other - 5.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poblano
Poblano
3
:
0
Saffron
Saffron
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.2%
Poblano
14% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.82 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.492 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.511 g
Saffron
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poblano Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 29.82g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 11.86g 11.43g Poblano
Fats 8.2g 5.85g Poblano
Carbs 51.42g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 281kcal 310kcal Saffron
Fiber 21.6g 3.9g Poblano
Calcium 61mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 10.93mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 113mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 201mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 2411mg 1724mg Poblano
Sodium 43mg 148mg Poblano
Zinc 1.42mg 1.09mg Poblano
Copper 0.508mg 0.328mg Poblano
Manganese 1.279mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 2.9µg 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin A 20438IU 530IU Poblano
Vitamin A RAE 1022µg 27µg Poblano
Vitamin C 2mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.179mg 0.115mg Poblano
Vitamin B2 2.255mg 0.267mg Poblano
Vitamin B3 6.403mg 1.46mg Poblano
Vitamin B5 1.993mg Poblano
Vitamin B6 3.535mg 1.01mg Poblano
Folate 69µg 93µg Saffron
Tryptophan 0.155mg Poblano
Threonine 0.425mg Poblano
Isoleucine 0.373mg Poblano
Leucine 0.605mg Poblano
Lysine 0.515mg Poblano
Methionine 0.142mg Poblano
Phenylalanine 0.361mg Poblano
Valine 0.489mg Poblano
Histidine 0.232mg Poblano
Saturated Fat 0.82g 1.586g Poblano
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.492g 0.429g Poblano
Polyunsaturated fat 4.511g 2.067g Poblano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poblano Saffron
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
242%
Poblano
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Poblano
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $4.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poblano
Poblano contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.766g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/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.