Saffron vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between saffron and broth?
- Saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, and fiber, yet broth is higher in selenium.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1229% more.
- The amount of sodium in saffron is lower.
- The glycemic index of broth is lower.
We used Spices, saffron and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry types 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +371.4% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +457.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +977.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1111.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18838.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +68.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
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 | +7245.5% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +910% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +190.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +68.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 28.408mg | 0.15mg | 1229% |
Sodium | 148mg | 23875mg | 1032% |
Iron | 11.1mg | 1.03mg | 126% |
Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 1.1mg | 89% |
Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.1mg | 70% |
Magnesium | 264mg | 56mg | 50% |
Potassium | 1724mg | 309mg | 42% |
Selenium | 5.6µg | 28µg | 41% |
Copper | 0.328mg | 0mg | 36% |
Choline | 114.6mg | 21% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 4.48g | 16% |
Carbs | 65.37g | 18.01g | 16% |
Fiber | 3.9g | 0g | 16% |
Folate | 93µg | 32µg | 15% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.43mg | 13% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 5.36g | 12% |
Phosphorus | 252mg | 166mg | 12% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 12% | |
Fats | 5.85g | 13.88g | 12% |
Protein | 11.43g | 16.66g | 10% |
Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.09mg | 9% |
Calcium | 111mg | 187mg | 8% |
Saturated fat | 1.586g | 3.43g | 8% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 2.46mg | 6% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 13mg | 4% |
Vitamin A | 27µg | 0µg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
Calories | 310kcal | 267kcal | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 61.47g | 18.01g | N/A |
Sugar | 17.36g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +263% |
Contains more WaterWater | +424.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +137.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +802.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1149.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +116.7% |