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Pork vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pork and saffron different?

  • Pork is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B12; however, saffron is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin C, magnesium, vitamin B6, potassium, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1235% higher.
  • Pork has a lower glycemic index (0) than saffron (70).

Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Spices, saffron are the varieties used 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.
Pork
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 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 ZincZinc +119.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +708.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +842.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +484.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +307.6%
Contains more IronIron +1175.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +349.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +315544.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~252mg

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.
Pork
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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 2% 0.67% 5.8% 20% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +662.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +245%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +13366.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +117.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1760%
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
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27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 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 +139%
Contains more FatsFats +137.9%
Contains more WaterWater +386.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +512.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
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41% 49% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1342.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.009mg 28.408mg 1235%
Iron 0.87mg 11.1mg 128%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 80.8mg 89%
Selenium 45.3µg 5.6µg 72%
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.115mg 64%
Magnesium 28mg 264mg 56%
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 1.01mg 42%
Potassium 423mg 1724mg 38%
Protein 27.32g 11.43g 32%
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0µg 29%
Copper 0.073mg 0.328mg 28%
Cholesterol 80mg 0mg 27%
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 1.46mg 22%
Folate 5µg 93µg 22%
Carbs 0g 65.37g 22%
Saturated fat 5.23g 1.586g 17%
Choline 93.9mg 17%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.19g 0.429g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 14%
Zinc 2.39mg 1.09mg 12%
Fats 13.92g 5.85g 12%
Calcium 19mg 111mg 9%
Vitamin D 53IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 2.067g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.267mg 4%
Sodium 62mg 148mg 4%
Calories 242kcal 310kcal 3%
Vitamin A 2µg 27µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Phosphorus 246mg 252mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 61.47g N/A
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0%
Threonine 1.234mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0%
Leucine 2.177mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0%
Methionine 0.712mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.473mg 0%
Histidine 1.067mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork 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
54%
Pork
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.644g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.