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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, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, 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% 158% 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% 32% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +396.6%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin 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 Opinion
Calories 307kcal 310kcal Saffron
Protein 9.59g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 7.53g 5.85g Poultry seasoning
Vitamin C 12mg 80.8mg Saffron
Net carbs 54.29g 61.47g Saffron
Carbs 65.59g 65.37g Poultry seasoning
Magnesium 224mg 264mg Saffron
Calcium 996mg 111mg Poultry seasoning
Potassium 684mg 1724mg Saffron
Iron 35.3mg 11.1mg Poultry seasoning
Sugar 1.8g Saffron
Fiber 11.3g 3.9g Poultry seasoning
Copper 0.843mg 0.328mg Poultry seasoning
Zinc 3.14mg 1.09mg Poultry seasoning
Phosphorus 171mg 252mg Saffron
Sodium 27mg 148mg Poultry seasoning
Vitamin A 2632IU 530IU Poultry seasoning
Vitamin A RAE 132µg 27µg Poultry seasoning
Vitamin E 1.32mg Poultry seasoning
Manganese 6.857mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 7.2µg 5.6µg Poultry seasoning
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.115mg Poultry seasoning
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 2.97mg 1.46mg Poultry seasoning
Vitamin B6 1.32mg 1.01mg Poultry seasoning
Vitamin K 805.4µg Poultry seasoning
Folate 138µg 93µg Poultry seasoning
Choline 30.3mg Poultry seasoning
Saturated Fat 3.29g 1.586g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 1.206g 0.429g Poultry seasoning
Polyunsaturated fat 1.936g 2.067g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron

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
218%
Poultry seasoning
56%
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.