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Saffron vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between saffron and Brussels sprouts

  • Saffron is higher than Brussels sprouts in manganese, iron, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and folate.
  • Saffron covers your daily manganese needs 1220% more than Brussels sprouts.
  • Saffron contains 26 times more saturated fat than Brussels sprouts. While saffron contains 1.586g of saturated fat, Brussels sprouts contain only 0.062g.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, saffron and Brussels sprouts, 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.
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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1047.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +164.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +343.2%
Contains more IronIron +692.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +368.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +159.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +265.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8329.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.1%

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 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +361.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~85mg
~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
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +238.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1850%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +630.4%
Contains more OtherOther +297.8%
Contains more WaterWater +622.7%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1765.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7302%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.337mg 1220%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 153g 1006%
Vitamin K 177µg 148%
Iron 11.1mg 1.4mg 121%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.219mg 61%
Magnesium 264mg 23mg 57%
Potassium 1724mg 389mg 39%
Copper 0.328mg 0.07mg 29%
Phosphorus 252mg 69mg 26%
Carbs 65.37g 8.95g 19%
Protein 11.43g 3.38g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.09mg 14%
Calories 310kcal 43kcal 13%
Fats 5.85g 0.3g 9%
Folate 93µg 61µg 8%
Saturated fat 1.586g 0.062g 7%
Selenium 5.6µg 1.6µg 7%
Calcium 111mg 42mg 7%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.42mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 6%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 85mg 5%
Sodium 148mg 25mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.745mg 4%
Choline 19.1mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.139mg 2%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 0.023g 1%
Vitamin A 27µg 38µg 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 2.2g N/A
Fiber 3.9g 3.8g 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 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 Brussels sprouts
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
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.524g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.