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Saffron vs. Baker's yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between saffron and baker's yeast

  • Saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, magnesium, and vitamin B6, while baker's yeast has more folate, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1226% higher.
  • Baker's yeast contains 808 times less vitamin C than saffron. Saffron contains 80.8mg of vitamin C, while baker's yeast contains 0.1mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed.

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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 29% 5.7% 53% 122% 49% 272% 144% 3.9% 26% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +560%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +484.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +186.9%
Contains more IronIron +241.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +121.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14104%
Contains more ZincZinc +814.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.6%

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 470% 261% 231% 294% 99% 1.3% 0% 589% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +80700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1534.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +323.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +742.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +744.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
8% 2% 18% 69% 3%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 1.9 g
Carbs: 18.1 g
Water: 69 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.1%
Contains more FatsFats +207.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +261.2%
Contains more OtherOther +109.6%
Contains more WaterWater +479.8%

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
19% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.243 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51575%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +144.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Baker's yeast
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Baker's yeast DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.2mg 1226%
Folate 93µg 785µg 173%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 1.88mg 147%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 98%
Iron 11.1mg 3.25mg 98%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0.1mg 90%
Zinc 1.09mg 9.97mg 81%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 12.3mg 68%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 1.13mg 66%
Magnesium 264mg 40mg 53%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.43mg 45%
Potassium 1724mg 601mg 33%
Copper 0.328mg 0.148mg 20%
Fiber 3.9g 8.1g 17%
Carbs 65.37g 18.1g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.004g 14%
Phosphorus 252mg 336mg 12%
Calories 310kcal 105kcal 10%
Calcium 111mg 19mg 9%
Fats 5.85g 1.9g 6%
Choline 32mg 6%
Protein 11.43g 8.4g 6%
Saturated fat 1.586g 0.243g 6%
Selenium 5.6µg 8.1µg 5%
Sodium 148mg 30mg 5%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 1.047g 2%
Net carbs 61.47g 10g N/A
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0%
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 Baker's yeast
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
151%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
75%
Baker's yeast

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 - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.343g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Baker's yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175042/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.