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

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Significant differences between saffron and broad bean raw

  • Saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and selenium; however, broad bean raw is richer in fiber and folate.
  • Saffron covers your daily manganese needs 1206% more than broad bean raw.
  • Broad bean raw has 22 times less vitamin C than saffron. Saffron has 80.8mg of vitamin C, while broad bean raw has 3.7mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron and Beans, fava, in pod, 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 24% 11% 29% 58% 134% 27% 55% 3.3% 86% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +419.3%
Contains more IronIron +616.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4197.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +600%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.1%
~equal in Zinc ~1mg

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 12% 5.7% 23% 0% 33% 67% 42% 14% 24% 0% 102% 111% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2083.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +871.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54%
Contains more FolateFolate +59.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.29mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.92 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 17.63 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.3%
Contains more FatsFats +701.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +270.8%
Contains more OtherOther +386.6%
Contains more WaterWater +510.1%

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
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.118 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.342 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +312.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +504.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Broad bean raw DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.661mg 1206%
Iron 11.1mg 1.55mg 119%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 3.7mg 86%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.104mg 70%
Magnesium 264mg 33mg 55%
Potassium 1724mg 332mg 41%
Vitamin K 40.9µg 34%
Phosphorus 252mg 129mg 18%
Carbs 65.37g 17.63g 16%
Folate 93µg 148µg 14%
Fiber 3.9g 7.5g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.342g 12%
Calories 310kcal 88kcal 11%
Selenium 5.6µg 0.8µg 9%
Copper 0.328mg 0.402mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.16mg 8%
Fats 5.85g 0.73g 8%
Protein 11.43g 7.92g 7%
Calcium 111mg 37mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.586g 0.118g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 5%
Sodium 148mg 25mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 2.249mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.133mg 2%
Vitamin A 27µg 17µg 1%
Zinc 1.09mg 1mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 0.104g 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 10.13g N/A
Sugar 9.21g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Broad 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
33%
Broad bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
43%
Broad bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.468g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw 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. Broad bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168574/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.