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Potato salad vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato salad and Saffron

  • Potato salad contains less Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, and Folate than Saffron.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1231% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared 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.
Contains more Calcium +484.2%
Contains more Iron +1607.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1660%
Contains more Phosphorus +384.6%
Contains more Potassium +578.7%
Contains less Sodium -72%
Contains more Zinc +251.6%
Contains more Copper +178%
Contains more Manganese +28026.7%
Contains more Selenium +36.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Calcium +484.2%
Contains more Iron +1607.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1660%
Contains more Phosphorus +384.6%
Contains more Potassium +578.7%
Contains less Sodium -72%
Contains more Zinc +251.6%
Contains more Copper +178%
Contains more Manganese +28026.7%
Contains more Selenium +36.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +237.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +708%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +345%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +616.3%
Contains more Folate +1228.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
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 +237.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +708%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +345%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +616.3%
Contains more Folate +1228.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +40.2%
Contains more Water +538.7%
Contains more Protein +326.5%
Contains more Carbs +485.2%
Contains more Other +179.5%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 Fats +40.2%
Contains more Water +538.7%
Contains more Protein +326.5%
Contains more Carbs +485.2%
Contains more Other +179.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +478.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.8%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +478.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 2.68g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 8.2g 5.85g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 143kcal 310kcal Saffron
Fiber 1.3g 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 19mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 0.65mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 15mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 52mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 254mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 529mg 148mg Saffron
Zinc 0.31mg 1.09mg Saffron
Copper 0.118mg 0.328mg Saffron
Manganese 0.101mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 4.1µg 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin A 157IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 27µg Potato salad
Vitamin C 10mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.115mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 1.46mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 7µg 93µg Saffron
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.429g 1.586g Potato salad
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 0.429g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 2.067g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad 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
14%
Potato salad
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 381mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.157g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.