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Saffron vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Saffron and Baby food

  • Saffron has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Potassium, however, Baby food has more Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Selenium.
  • Baby food's daily need coverage for Iron is 455% more.
  • Saffron has 35 times more Vitamin C than Baby food. Saffron has 80.8mg of Vitamin C, while Baby food has 2.3mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, saffron and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified.

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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 Magnesium +164%
Contains more Potassium +294.5%
Contains more Calcium +560.4%
Contains more Iron +327.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +120.2%
Contains more Selenium +362.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.334
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Contains more Magnesium +164%
Contains more Potassium +294.5%
Contains more Calcium +560.4%
Contains more Iron +327.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +120.2%
Contains more Selenium +362.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.334

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2550%
Contains more Vitamin C +3413%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +434.4%
Contains more Folate +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2020%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +917.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2277.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2550%
Contains more Vitamin C +3413%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +434.4%
Contains more Folate +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2020%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +917.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2277.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +33%
Contains more Water +77.6%
Contains more Other +65.2%
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Equal in Protein - 12.2
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
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Fats +33%
Contains more Water +77.6%
Contains more Other +65.2%
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Equal in Protein - 12.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +181.1%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +181.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Baby food
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Baby food Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 65.9g Baby food
Protein 11.43g 12.2g Baby food
Fats 5.85g 4.4g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 73.4g Baby food
Calories 310kcal 379kcal Baby food
Sugar 0.87g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 7.5g Baby food
Calcium 111mg 733mg Baby food
Iron 11.1mg 47.5mg Baby food
Magnesium 264mg 100mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 392mg Baby food
Potassium 1724mg 437mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 3mg Baby food
Zinc 1.09mg 2.4mg Baby food
Copper 0.328mg 0.334mg Baby food
Manganese 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 25.9µg Baby food
Vitamin A 530IU 20IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 1µg Saffron
Vitamin E 3.68mg Baby food
Vitamin C 80.8mg 2.3mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 2.438mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 2.717mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 34.714mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 1.074mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.189mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 43µg Saffron
Vitamin K 1.5µg Baby food
Tryptophan 0.158mg Baby food
Threonine 0.4mg Baby food
Isoleucine 0.477mg Baby food
Leucine 1.041mg Baby food
Lysine 0.404mg Baby food
Methionine 0.24mg Baby food
Phenylalanine 0.672mg Baby food
Valine 0.653mg Baby food
Histidine 0.286mg Baby food
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.769g Baby food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 1.206g Baby food
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 1.697g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Baby food
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
60%
Saffron
176%
Baby food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
260%
Baby food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.817g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food 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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/nutrients
  2. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.