Saffron vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between saffron and beefsteak raw
- Saffron has more iron, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B6, copper, and folate, while beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for iron is 114% higher.
- Beefsteak raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of beefsteak raw is 0, while the glycemic index of saffron is 70.
The food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +956% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2120% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +359.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +455% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +315.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +386.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +398.2% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1250% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +3000% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +245.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
Protein:
21.38 g
Fats:
5.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.93 g
Other:
0.33 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +1551.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +87.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +512.9% |
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Fats
~5.36g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.067 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.189 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +993.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +448.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 28.408mg | 1235% | |
Iron | 11.1mg | 2mg | 114% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.69µg | 112% |
Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 0mg | 90% |
Magnesium | 264mg | 25mg | 57% |
Selenium | 5.6µg | 27.9µg | 41% |
Potassium | 1724mg | 375mg | 40% |
Zinc | 1.09mg | 5.3mg | 38% |
Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.543mg | 36% |
Copper | 0.328mg | 0.079mg | 28% |
Folate | 93µg | 3µg | 23% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
Carbs | 65.37g | 0g | 22% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 5.048mg | 22% |
Protein | 11.43g | 21.38g | 20% |
Fiber | 3.9g | 0g | 16% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 0.189g | 13% |
Calcium | 111mg | 5mg | 11% |
Calories | 310kcal | 134kcal | 9% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.182mg | 7% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 2.354g | 5% |
Phosphorus | 252mg | 220mg | 5% |
Sodium | 148mg | 55mg | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.075mg | 3% |
Vitamin A | 27µg | 2µg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
Saturated fat | 1.586g | 1.875g | 1% |
Fats | 5.85g | 5.36g | 1% |
Net carbs | 61.47g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.253g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.262mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.099mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.09mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 2.011mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.247mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.621mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.152mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.868mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.008g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.142g | N/A |
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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%

48%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%

55%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.289g)
Which food is cheaper?

Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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.