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Poultry seasoning vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between poultry seasoning and saffron

  • Poultry seasoning has more iron, calcium, copper, vitamin A, fiber, vitamin B6, and zinc, while saffron has more manganese, vitamin C, and potassium.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 937% higher.
  • Saffron contains 9 times less calcium than poultry seasoning. Poultry seasoning contains 996mg of calcium, while saffron contains 111mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, poultry seasoning 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 160% 299% 60% 1324% 281% 86% 73% 3.5% 894% 39%
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 +797.3%
Contains more IronIron +218%
Contains more CopperCopper +157%
Contains more ZincZinc +188.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +152%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +314.3%

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 40% 44% 26% 0% 66% 44% 56% 0% 305% 0% 2014% 104% 17%
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 AVitamin A +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +48.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +573.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 8% 66% 9% 8%
Protein: 9.59 g
Fats: 7.53 g
Carbs: 65.59 g
Water: 9.31 g
Other: 7.98 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 FatsFats +28.7%
Contains more OtherOther +46.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.2%
Contains more WaterWater +27.8%
~equal in Carbs ~65.37g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
51% 19% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.29 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.936 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 +181.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.067g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poultry seasoning Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 6.857mg 28.408mg 937%
Vitamin K 805.4µg 671%
Iron 35.3mg 11.1mg 303%
Calcium 996mg 111mg 89%
Vitamin C 12mg 80.8mg 76%
Copper 0.843mg 0.328mg 57%
Potassium 684mg 1724mg 31%
Fiber 11.3g 3.9g 30%
Vitamin B6 1.32mg 1.01mg 24%
Zinc 3.14mg 1.09mg 19%
Phosphorus 171mg 252mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.115mg 12%
Vitamin A 132µg 27µg 12%
Folate 138µg 93µg 11%
Magnesium 224mg 264mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.32mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.97mg 1.46mg 9%
Saturated fat 3.29g 1.586g 8%
Choline 30.3mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.267mg 6%
Sodium 27mg 148mg 5%
Protein 9.59g 11.43g 4%
Selenium 7.2µg 5.6µg 3%
Fats 7.53g 5.85g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.206g 0.429g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.936g 2.067g 1%
Calories 307kcal 310kcal 0%
Net carbs 54.29g 61.47g N/A
Carbs 65.59g 65.37g 0%
Sugar 1.8g N/A
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
Poultry seasoning 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
209%
Poultry seasoning
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
322%
Poultry seasoning
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.704g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poultry seasoning
Poultry seasoning contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poultry seasoning
Poultry seasoning is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Poultry seasoning
Poultry seasoning is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poultry seasoning
Poultry seasoning is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Poultry seasoning - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171331/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.