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Powdered milk vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Powdered milk and Saffron different?

  • Powdered milk is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Saffron is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Saffron is 1233% higher.
  • Saffron has less Saturated Fat.

Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
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 +721.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +206.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +207.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +191.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +210.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.6%
Contains more IronIron +2261.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +310%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +70920%

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 29% 56% 12% 15% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
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 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +351.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +839.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +234.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +151.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 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 +130.3%
Contains more FatsFats +356.6%
Contains more OtherOther +11.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70.1%
Contains more WaterWater +381.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 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 +1747.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +210.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Saffron Opinion
Calories 496kcal 310kcal Powdered milk
Protein 26.32g 11.43g Powdered milk
Fats 26.71g 5.85g Powdered milk
Vitamin C 8.6mg 80.8mg Saffron
Net carbs 38.42g 61.47g Saffron
Carbs 38.42g 65.37g Saffron
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Saffron
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Powdered milk
Magnesium 85mg 264mg Saffron
Calcium 912mg 111mg Powdered milk
Potassium 1330mg 1724mg Saffron
Iron 0.47mg 11.1mg Saffron
Sugar 38.42g Saffron
Fiber 0g 3.9g Saffron
Copper 0.08mg 0.328mg Saffron
Zinc 3.34mg 1.09mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 776mg 252mg Powdered milk
Sodium 371mg 148mg Saffron
Vitamin A 934IU 530IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A 258µg 27µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 0.58mg Powdered milk
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Powdered milk
Manganese 0.04mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 16.3µg 5.6µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.115mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.267mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 1.46mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 2.271mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 1.01mg Saffron
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 2.2µg Powdered milk
Folate 37µg 93µg Saffron
Choline 117.4mg Powdered milk
Saturated Fat 16.742g 1.586g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 7.924g 0.429g Powdered milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 2.067g Saffron
Tryptophan 0.371mg Powdered milk
Threonine 1.188mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 1.592mg Powdered milk
Leucine 2.578mg Powdered milk
Lysine 2.087mg Powdered milk
Methionine 0.66mg Powdered milk
Phenylalanine 1.271mg Powdered milk
Valine 1.762mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.714mg Powdered milk
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
Powdered milk 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
91%
Powdered milk
56%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.156g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.2)
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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.