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Saffron vs. Blueberry pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between saffron and blueberry pie

  • Saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, and folate; however, blueberry pie is higher in vitamin B1.
  • Blueberry pie covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 12740% more than saffron.
  • Saffron has 115 times more vitamin C than blueberry pie. While saffron has 80.8mg of vitamin C, blueberry pie has only 0.7mg.
  • The glycemic index of saffron is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, saffron and Pie, blueberry, 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.
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 5.7% 2.1% 4.4% 46% 22% 5.5% 13% 24% 39% 40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1485.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3348%
Contains more IronIron +802.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +389.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +445%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +740%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9369.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.1%

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 2.3% 0.67% 0% 0% 38250% 30% 22% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11442.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2870.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +304.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132943.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
3% 12% 34% 51%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 11.9 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 51.2 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +323.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95.1%
Contains more OtherOther +678.6%
Contains more FatsFats +103.4%
Contains more WaterWater +330.3%

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
26% 46% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.911 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.121 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.08 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1093.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Blueberry pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 153mg 12740%
Manganese 28.408mg 0.3mg 1222%
Iron 11.1mg 1.23mg 123%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0.7mg 89%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.034mg 75%
Magnesium 264mg 8mg 61%
Potassium 1724mg 50mg 49%
Phosphorus 252mg 30mg 32%
Copper 0.328mg 0.067mg 29%
Folate 93µg 23µg 18%
Protein 11.43g 2.7g 17%
Fiber 3.9g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 5.121g 12%
Carbs 65.37g 33.5g 11%
Calcium 111mg 7mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.132mg 10%
Fats 5.85g 11.9g 9%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.2mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 3.08g 7%
Saturated fat 1.586g 2.911g 6%
Calories 310kcal 245kcal 3%
Selenium 5.6µg 7.4µg 3%
Vitamin A 27µg 2µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.124mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 1.194mg 2%
Sodium 148mg 185mg 2%
Net carbs 61.47g 33.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.179mg 0%
Lysine 0.057mg 0%
Methionine 0.046mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.127mg 0%
Valine 0.108mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Blueberry pie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
54%
Saffron
2949%
Blueberry pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
20%
Blueberry pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.325g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Blueberry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172779/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.