Saffron vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between saffron and apple pie
- The amount of manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, and folate in saffron is higher than in apple pie.
- Saffron covers your daily manganese needs 1227% more than apple pie.
- Apple pie has 38 times less magnesium than saffron. Saffron has 264mg of magnesium, while apple pie has 7mg.
- Saffron contains less saturated fat.
- Saffron has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of saffron is 70, while the glycemic index of apple pie is 41.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +3671.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +909.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2552.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +817.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +613% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +581.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +950% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15508.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2425% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +69% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2557.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +501.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +92.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +505.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +88% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +338.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +922.8% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~2.198g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 0.182mg | 1227% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 1.21mg | 124% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 3.2mg | 86% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.038mg | 75% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 7mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 65mg | 49% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 24mg | 33% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.046mg | 31% |
| Folate | 93µg | 4µg | 22% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 1.9g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 3.797g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 4.388g | 10% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 34g | 10% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 11mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.6g | 9% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 11g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.16mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.158mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 266mg | 5% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 237kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.119mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 1.123mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.134mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 2.198g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 32.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 29µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A |
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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
54%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.211g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.