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Saffron vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Saffron and Biscuit

  • Saffron has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, and Copper, however, Biscuit is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Saffron covers your daily need of Manganese 1219% more than Biscuit.
  • Saffron has 404 times more Vitamin C than Biscuit. While Saffron has 80.8mg of Vitamin C, Biscuit has only 0.2mg.
  • Saffron has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, saffron and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 Iron +282.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.7%
Contains more Potassium +1324.8%
Contains less Sodium -74.5%
Contains more Zinc +101.9%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +7415.3%
Contains more Calcium +111.7%
Contains more Selenium +248.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Iron +282.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.7%
Contains more Potassium +1324.8%
Contains less Sodium -74.5%
Contains more Zinc +101.9%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +7415.3%
Contains more Calcium +111.7%
Contains more Selenium +248.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +546.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +40300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2785.7%
Contains more Folate +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +209.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +546.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +40300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2785.7%
Contains more Folate +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +209.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +63.3%
Contains more Carbs +46.6%
Contains more Other +70.3%
Contains more Fats +178.6%
Contains more Water +142.9%
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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Protein +63.3%
Contains more Carbs +46.6%
Contains more Other +70.3%
Contains more Fats +178.6%
Contains more Water +142.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1515.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.4%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1515.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 43.1g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 7g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 65.37g 44.6g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 1.5g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 11.1mg 2.9mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 18mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 164mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 121mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 580mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 0.54mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.082mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.378mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 530IU 82IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg Saffron
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0.2mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.035mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 61µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 4.324g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Biscuit
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
60%
Saffron
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 432mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.738g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.