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

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How are saffron and green bean raw different?

  • Saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, folate, and vitamin B2 than green bean raw.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1226% higher.
  • Saffron contains 11 times more iron than green bean raw. While saffron contains 11.1mg of iron, green bean raw contains only 1.03mg.
  • Green bean raw has a lower glycemic index (20) than saffron (70).

Spices, saffron and Beans, snap, green, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 18% 11% 19% 39% 23% 6.5% 16% 0.78% 28% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +956%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +717.1%
Contains more IronIron +977.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +375.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +354.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +563.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13051.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +833.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%

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 41% 12% 8.2% 0% 21% 24% 14% 14% 33% 0% 108% 25% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +562.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +616.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +29.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.32 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +524.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2559.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +837.9%
Contains more OtherOther +725.8%
Contains more WaterWater +659%

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
29% 6% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4190%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1729.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Green bean raw
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Green bean raw DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.216mg 1226%
Iron 11.1mg 1.03mg 126%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 12.2mg 76%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.141mg 67%
Magnesium 264mg 25mg 57%
Potassium 1724mg 211mg 45%
Vitamin K 43µg 36%
Phosphorus 252mg 38mg 31%
Copper 0.328mg 0.069mg 29%
Protein 11.43g 1.83g 19%
Carbs 65.37g 6.97g 19%
Folate 93µg 33µg 15%
Calories 310kcal 31kcal 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.113g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.104mg 13%
Selenium 5.6µg 0.6µg 9%
Fats 5.85g 0.22g 9%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.24mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.586g 0.05g 7%
Calcium 111mg 37mg 7%
Sodium 148mg 6mg 6%
Fiber 3.9g 2.7g 5%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.734mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 5%
Choline 15.3mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.082mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 3%
Fructose 1.39g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 0.01g 1%
Vitamin A 27µg 35µg 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 4.27g N/A
Sugar 3.26g N/A
Starch 0.88g 0%
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0%
Threonine 0.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0%
Leucine 0.112mg 0%
Lysine 0.088mg 0%
Methionine 0.022mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.067mg 0%
Valine 0.09mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Green 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
23%
Green bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
16%
Green bean raw

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 - 3.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean raw
Green bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Green bean raw
Green bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.536g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean raw
Green bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Green bean raw
Green bean raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Green bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169961/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.