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Pudding vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pudding and saffron?

  • Pudding is richer in vitamin B12, while saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, phosphorus, and folate.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1231% higher.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than pudding (47).

We used Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk and Spices, saffron types in this comparison.

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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 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
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 less SodiumSodium -33.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1220%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1049.3%
Contains more IronIron +3164.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +195.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +127.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +189.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29186.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.4%
~equal in Calcium ~111mg

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% 13% 1.2% 17% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
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 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +202.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +997.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3266.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +2225%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 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 +514.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +261.7%
Contains more FatsFats +85.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +232.8%
Contains more OtherOther +492.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.18 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 +90.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1048.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pudding Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.097mg 28.408mg 1231%
Iron 0.34mg 11.1mg 135%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 1.01mg 75%
Magnesium 20mg 264mg 58%
Potassium 150mg 1724mg 46%
Phosphorus 87mg 252mg 24%
Copper 0.111mg 0.328mg 24%
Folate 4µg 93µg 22%
Protein 3.16g 11.43g 17%
Carbs 19.64g 65.37g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.18g 2.067g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Fiber 0.8g 3.9g 12%
Calories 120kcal 310kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.267mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 1.46mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.326mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.115mg 6%
Zinc 0.48mg 1.09mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 0IU 6%
Fats 3.15g 5.85g 4%
Selenium 3.7µg 5.6µg 3%
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg 3%
Sodium 98mg 148mg 2%
Choline 11.3mg 2%
Saturated fat 1.81g 1.586g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.819g 0.429g 1%
Caffeine 2mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin A 39µg 27µg 1%
Calcium 106mg 111mg 1%
Net carbs 18.84g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 11.96g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pudding 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
12%
Pudding
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pudding
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.224g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pudding
Pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Pudding
Pudding is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.