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Saffron vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Saffron and Caper

  • Caper contains less Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Folate, and Vitamin B2 than Saffron.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1232% higher.
  • Caper contains 44 times less Vitamin B6 than Saffron. Saffron contains 1.01mg of Vitamin B6, while Caper contains 0.023mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Saffron is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron and Capers, canned.

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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.
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Caper
Contains more Calcium +177.5%
Contains more Iron +564.7%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +2420%
Contains more Potassium +4210%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Zinc +240.6%
Contains more Manganese +36320.5%
Contains more Selenium +366.7%
Contains more Copper +14%
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 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Contains more Calcium +177.5%
Contains more Iron +564.7%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +2420%
Contains more Potassium +4210%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Zinc +240.6%
Contains more Manganese +36320.5%
Contains more Selenium +366.7%
Contains more Copper +14%

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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Caper
Contains more Vitamin A +284.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1779.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +538.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4291.3%
Contains more Folate +304.3%
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 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin A +284.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1779.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +538.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4291.3%
Contains more Folate +304.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Caper
Contains more Protein +384.3%
Contains more Fats +580.2%
Contains more Carbs +1236.8%
Contains more Water +604.6%
Contains more Other +47.5%
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% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Contains more Protein +384.3%
Contains more Fats +580.2%
Contains more Carbs +1236.8%
Contains more Water +604.6%
Contains more Other +47.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Caper
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +581%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +579.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +581%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +579.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Caper Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 1.69g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 2.36g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 0.86g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 4.89g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 23kcal Saffron
Sugar 0.41g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 3.2g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 40mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 1.67mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 33mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 10mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 40mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 2348mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 0.32mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.374mg Caper
Manganese 28.408mg 0.078mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 1.2µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 138IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 7µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.88mg Caper
Vitamin C 80.8mg 4.3mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.018mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.139mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.652mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.027mg Caper
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.023mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 23µg Saffron
Vitamin K 24.6µg Caper
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.233g Caper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.001g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.063g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.304g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Saffron Caper
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
15%
Caper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
56%
Caper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 2200mg)
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 Saturated Fat?
Caper
Caper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.353g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper
Caper is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.