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Saffron vs. Kidney beans raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between saffron and kidney beans raw

  • Saffron is richer in manganese, vitamin C, vitamin B6, iron, and magnesium, yet kidney beans raw is richer in fiber, folate, copper, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1191% higher.
  • Saffron contains 18 times more vitamin C than kidney beans raw. Saffron contains 80.8mg of vitamin C, while kidney beans raw contains 4.5mg.
  • Kidney beans raw has a lower glycemic index than saffron.

Food types used in this article are Spices, saffron and Beans, kidney, all types, mature seeds, 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 100% 43% 124% 308% 319% 76% 174% 3.1% 133% 17%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.6%
Contains more IronIron +35.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2682.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +192.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +156%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.8%

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 15% 0% 4.4% 0% 132% 51% 39% 47% 92% 0% 48% 296% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1695.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +154.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +323.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
24% 60% 12% 4%
Protein: 23.58 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 60.01 g
Water: 11.75 g
Other: 3.83 g
Contains more FatsFats +604.8%
Contains more OtherOther +42.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +106.3%
~equal in Carbs ~60.01g
~equal in Water ~11.75g

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% 10% 71%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.12 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.457 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +570.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +352.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Kidney beans raw
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 Kidney beans raw DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 1.021mg 1191%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 4.5mg 85%
Fiber 3.9g 24.9g 84%
Folate 93µg 394µg 75%
Copper 0.328mg 0.958mg 70%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.397mg 47%
Iron 11.1mg 8.2mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.529mg 35%
Magnesium 264mg 140mg 30%
Protein 11.43g 23.58g 24%
Phosphorus 252mg 407mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.78mg 16%
Vitamin K 19µg 16%
Zinc 1.09mg 2.79mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.457g 11%
Potassium 1724mg 1406mg 9%
Fats 5.85g 0.83g 8%
Saturated fat 1.586g 0.12g 7%
Sodium 148mg 24mg 5%
Selenium 5.6µg 3.2µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.219mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 2.06mg 4%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Calcium 111mg 143mg 3%
Carbs 65.37g 60.01g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 0.064g 1%
Calories 310kcal 333kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 35.11g N/A
Sugar 2.23g N/A
Tryptophan 0.279mg 0%
Threonine 0.992mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.041mg 0%
Leucine 1.882mg 0%
Lysine 1.618mg 0%
Methionine 0.355mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.275mg 0%
Valine 1.233mg 0%
Histidine 0.656mg 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 Kidney beans 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
56%
Kidney beans raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
130%
Kidney beans raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kidney beans raw
Kidney beans raw contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kidney beans raw
Kidney beans raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.466g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kidney beans raw
Kidney beans raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Kidney beans raw
Kidney beans raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Kidney beans raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175193/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.