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Potato bread vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are potato bread and saffron different?

  • Potato bread is richer in phosphorus, while saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, and vitamin B2.
  • Saffron covers your daily need for manganese, 1224% more than potato bread.
  • Potato bread contains 3 times more sodium than saffron. Potato bread contains 375mg of sodium, while saffron contains 148mg.

Bread, potato and Spices, saffron types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
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 +69.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +842.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.1%
Contains more IronIron +393.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +248.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11128.5%

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 0% 8% 9.4% 1.5% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
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 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +335.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 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 WaterWater +181.9%
Contains more FatsFats +86.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.9%
Contains more OtherOther +45.3%
~equal in Protein ~11.43g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato bread 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 Potato bread Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.253mg 28.408mg 1224%
Iron 2.25mg 11.1mg 111%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Vitamin B6 0.232mg 1.01mg 60%
Magnesium 28mg 264mg 56%
Potassium 718mg 1724mg 30%
Copper 0.094mg 0.328mg 26%
Phosphorus 369mg 252mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.817mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.067g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.267mg 12%
Sodium 375mg 148mg 10%
Fiber 6.3g 3.9g 10%
Calcium 188mg 111mg 8%
Folate 126µg 93µg 8%
Saturated fat 0g 1.586g 7%
Selenium 9.5µg 5.6µg 7%
Vitamin K 6.8µg 6%
Carbs 47.07g 65.37g 6%
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.115mg 6%
Fats 3.13g 5.85g 4%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Zinc 1.44mg 1.09mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.47mg 3%
Calories 266kcal 310kcal 2%
Protein 12.5g 11.43g 2%
Vitamin B3 1.25mg 1.46mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.429g 1%
Net carbs 40.77g 61.47g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 9.38g N/A
Vitamin A 24µg 27µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.224mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.268mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 0.311mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 0%
Valine 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.143mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato bread 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
27%
Potato bread
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato bread
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread
Potato bread 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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.