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Pumpkin pie spice vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pumpkin pie spice and saffron

  • Pumpkin pie spice has more iron, calcium, and fiber; however, saffron has more manganese, vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 546% more.
  • Pumpkin pie spice has 6 times more calcium than saffron. Pumpkin pie spice has 682mg of calcium, while saffron has 111mg.
  • Saffron is lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, pumpkin pie spice 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 97% 205% 59% 739% 161% 65% 51% 6.8% 2067% 51%
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 +514.4%
Contains more IronIron +77.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +94.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +79.3%

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 78% 4.3% 39% 0% 33% 32% 42% 0% 92% 0% 71% 18% 11%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +245.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +287.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 13% 69% 8% 4%
Protein: 5.76 g
Fats: 12.6 g
Carbs: 69.28 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 3.9 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 +115.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.4%
Contains more WaterWater +40.7%
Contains more OtherOther +39.7%
~equal in Carbs ~65.37g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
78% 13% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.53 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.78 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 +156.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +165%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie spice Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 15.844mg 28.408mg 546%
Iron 19.71mg 11.1mg 108%
Vitamin C 23.4mg 80.8mg 64%
Calcium 682mg 111mg 57%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 1.01mg 47%
Fiber 14.8g 3.9g 44%
Potassium 663mg 1724mg 31%
Magnesium 136mg 264mg 30%
Vitamin K 28.4µg 24%
Saturated fat 6.53g 1.586g 22%
Phosphorus 118mg 252mg 19%
Folate 24µg 93µg 17%
Copper 0.484mg 0.328mg 17%
Vitamin E 1.93mg 13%
Zinc 2.37mg 1.09mg 12%
Protein 5.76g 11.43g 11%
Fats 12.6g 5.85g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.267mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.78g 2.067g 9%
Selenium 9.3µg 5.6µg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.243mg 1.46mg 5%
Choline 20.8mg 4%
Sodium 52mg 148mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.102g 0.429g 2%
Calories 342kcal 310kcal 2%
Vitamin A 13µg 27µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.131mg 0.115mg 1%
Carbs 69.28g 65.37g 1%
Net carbs 54.48g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 7.76g 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
Pumpkin pie spice 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
32%
Pumpkin pie spice
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
350%
Pumpkin pie spice
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.944g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin pie spice contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin pie spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin pie spice is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.
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. Pumpkin pie spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171332/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.