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Saffron vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between saffron and Chinese cabbage

  • Saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, Chinese cabbage is higher in vitamin A.
  • Saffron covers your daily need for manganese, 1228% more than Chinese cabbage.
  • Saffron has 16 times more copper than Chinese cabbage. While saffron has 0.328mg of copper, Chinese cabbage has only 0.021mg.
  • The glycemic index of saffron is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, saffron and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), 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 14% 32% 22% 30% 7% 5.2% 16% 8.5% 21% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1289.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +584.1%
Contains more IronIron +1287.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1461.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +473.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +581.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17766.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1020%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.1%
~equal in Calcium ~105mg

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 150% 74% 1.8% 0% 10% 16% 9.4% 5.3% 45% 0% 114% 50% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +281.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +420.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +725.9%
~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
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +662%
Contains more FatsFats +2825%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2898.6%
Contains more OtherOther +581.3%
Contains more WaterWater +701%

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
20% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.096 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2760%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2053.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Chinese cabbage DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.159mg 1228%
Iron 11.1mg 0.8mg 129%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.194mg 63%
Magnesium 264mg 19mg 58%
Potassium 1724mg 252mg 43%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 45mg 40%
Vitamin K 45.5µg 38%
Copper 0.328mg 0.021mg 34%
Phosphorus 252mg 37mg 31%
Vitamin A 27µg 223µg 22%
Carbs 65.37g 2.18g 21%
Protein 11.43g 1.5g 20%
Calories 310kcal 13kcal 15%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.07mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.096g 13%
Fiber 3.9g 1g 12%
Fats 5.85g 0.2g 9%
Selenium 5.6µg 0.5µg 9%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.19mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.586g 0.027g 7%
Folate 93µg 66µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.04mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.5mg 6%
Sodium 148mg 65mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.088mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Choline 6.4mg 1%
Calcium 111mg 105mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 0.015g 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 1.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0%
Leucine 0.088mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.009mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0%
Valine 0.066mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 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 Chinese cabbage
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
37%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.559g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage 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. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/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.