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Saffron vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between saffron and artichoke

  • Saffron is richer than artichoke in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, copper, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1224% higher.
  • Saffron contains 41 times more vitamin A than artichoke. Saffron contains 530IU of vitamin A, while artichoke contains 13IU.
  • Artichoke has a lower glycemic index than saffron.

Food types used in this article are Spices, saffron and Artichokes, (globe or french), raw.

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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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 13% 33% 48% 77% 13% 39% 12% 33% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +340%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +152.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +365.9%
Contains more IronIron +767.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +42%
Contains more ZincZinc +122.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +180%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10996.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.5%

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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
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 39% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 18% 15% 20% 20% 27% 0% 37% 51% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +590.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +304.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +770.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +249.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3800%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +522%
Contains more OtherOther +382.3%
Contains more WaterWater +613.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
34% 5% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8480%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3129.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Artichoke DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.256mg 1224%
Iron 11.1mg 1.28mg 123%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 11.7mg 77%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.116mg 69%
Magnesium 264mg 60mg 49%
Potassium 1724mg 370mg 40%
Phosphorus 252mg 90mg 23%
Carbs 65.37g 10.51g 18%
Protein 11.43g 3.27g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.066mg 15%
Calories 310kcal 47kcal 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.064g 13%
Vitamin K 14.8µg 12%
Copper 0.328mg 0.231mg 11%
Selenium 5.6µg 0.2µg 10%
Fats 5.85g 0.15g 9%
Saturated fat 1.586g 0.036g 7%
Calcium 111mg 44mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 7%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Fiber 3.9g 5.4g 6%
Folate 93µg 68µg 6%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.49mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.072mg 4%
Vitamin A 27µg 1µg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 1.046mg 3%
Sodium 148mg 94mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 0.005g 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 5.11g N/A
Sugar 0.99g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Artichoke
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
54%
Saffron
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Artichoke
Artichoke is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/nutrients
  2. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.