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Saffron vs. Cranberry bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between saffron and cranberry bean raw?

  • Saffron is richer in manganese, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B6, and magnesium, while cranberry bean raw is higher in folate, fiber, vitamin B1, copper, and zinc.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1195% higher.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than cranberry bean raw (35).

We used Spices, saffron and Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, raw types in this comparison.

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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 111% 38% 118% 188% 265% 99% 159% 0.78% 120% 69%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.4%
Contains more IronIron +122%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2987.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +142.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +233%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +126.8%

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% 0% 0% 0% 187% 49% 27% 45% 71% 0% 0% 453% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +549.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +549.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.455mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
23% 60% 12% 3%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 60.05 g
Water: 12.39 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +375.6%
Contains more OtherOther +65.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.5%
~equal in Carbs ~60.05g
~equal in Water ~12.39g

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
33% 11% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.316 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.106 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.527 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +304.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +292.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Cranberry bean raw DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.92mg 1195%
Folate 93µg 604µg 128%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg 90%
Fiber 3.9g 24.7g 83%
Iron 11.1mg 5mg 76%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.309mg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.747mg 53%
Copper 0.328mg 0.794mg 52%
Magnesium 264mg 156mg 26%
Zinc 1.09mg 3.63mg 23%
Protein 11.43g 23.03g 23%
Phosphorus 252mg 372mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.748mg 15%
Selenium 5.6µg 12.7µg 13%
Potassium 1724mg 1332mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.527g 10%
Fats 5.85g 1.23g 7%
Saturated fat 1.586g 0.316g 6%
Sodium 148mg 6mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.213mg 4%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Calcium 111mg 127mg 2%
Carbs 65.37g 60.05g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 0.106g 1%
Calories 310kcal 335kcal 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 35.35g N/A
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 1.455mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.273mg 0%
Threonine 0.969mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.017mg 0%
Leucine 1.838mg 0%
Lysine 1.58mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.245mg 0%
Valine 1.205mg 0%
Histidine 0.641mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Cranberry bean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
64%
Cranberry bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
117%
Cranberry bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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 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. Cranberry bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175189/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.