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Pumpkin pie vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pumpkin pie and saffron

  • Pumpkin pie has more vitamin A; however, saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, and folate.
  • Saffron covers your daily need for manganese, 1225% more than pumpkin pie.
  • Pumpkin pie has 6 times more vitamin A than saffron. While pumpkin pie has 3434IU of vitamin A, saffron has only 530IU.
  • The glycemic index of saffron is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared 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 10% 19% 15% 34% 49% 11% 35% 31% 30% 29%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +1785.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +932.3%
Contains more IronIron +1133.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +121.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +179.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +211.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12414.5%
~equal in Selenium ~5.6µg

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% 149% 15% 1.5% 44% 29% 21% 27% 15% 44% 33% 20% 20%
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 +1559.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.9%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1503.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +257.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 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 +66.7%
Contains more WaterWater +323.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +193.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.7%
Contains more OtherOther +382.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.988 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.77 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 +972.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.8%

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 Saffron
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.227mg 28.408mg 1225%
Iron 0.9mg 11.1mg 128%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 1.01mg 73%
Magnesium 14mg 264mg 60%
Vitamin A 448µg 27µg 47%
Potassium 167mg 1724mg 46%
Phosphorus 81mg 252mg 24%
Copper 0.148mg 0.328mg 20%
Folate 26µg 93µg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0µg 15%
Protein 3.9g 11.43g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.267mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.6g 0.429g 10%
Carbs 34.83g 65.37g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 9%
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg 9%
Fiber 1.8g 3.9g 8%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Zinc 0.39mg 1.09mg 6%
Fats 9.75g 5.85g 6%
Vitamin E 0.76mg 5%
Calcium 64mg 111mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.115mg 5%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Sodium 239mg 148mg 4%
Calories 243kcal 310kcal 3%
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 1.46mg 2%
Saturated fat 1.988g 1.586g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 2.067g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 33.03g 61.47g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 18.88g N/A
Selenium 5.4µg 5.6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0%
Leucine 0.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.192mg 0%
Methionine 0.249mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0%
Valine 0.211mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 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
Pumpkin pie 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
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.402g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/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.