Saffron vs. Caraway spice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Saffron and Caraway spice
- Saffron has more Manganese, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Caraway spice has more Fiber, Copper, Iron, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1179% more.
- Saffron has 4 times more Vitamin C than Caraway spice. Saffron has 80.8mg of Vitamin C, while Caraway spice has 21mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, saffron and Spices, caraway seed.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +27.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2085.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +520.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +177.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +404.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +125.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +284.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +46% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +180.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +830% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +147% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
Protein:
19.77 g
Fats:
14.59 g
Carbs:
49.9 g
Water:
9.87 g
Other:
5.87 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +73% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +149.4% |
~equal in
Other
~5.87g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.067 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.272 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -60.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1560.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +58.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 310kcal | 333kcal |
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| Protein | 11.43g | 19.77g |
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| Fats | 5.85g | 14.59g |
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| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 21mg |
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| Net carbs | 61.47g | 11.9g |
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| Carbs | 65.37g | 49.9g |
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| Magnesium | 264mg | 258mg |
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| Calcium | 111mg | 689mg |
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| Potassium | 1724mg | 1351mg |
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| Iron | 11.1mg | 16.23mg |
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| Sugar | 0.64g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 38g |
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| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.91mg |
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| Zinc | 1.09mg | 5.5mg |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 568mg |
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| Sodium | 148mg | 17mg |
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| Vitamin A | 530IU | 363IU |
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| Vitamin A | 27µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.5mg |
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 1.3mg |
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| Selenium | 5.6µg | 12.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.383mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.379mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 3.606mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.36mg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 10µg |
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| Choline | 24.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.586g | 0.62g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.429g | 7.125g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 3.272g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.244mg |
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| Threonine | 0.756mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.826mg |
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| Leucine | 1.218mg |
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| Lysine | 1.031mg |
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| Methionine | 0.361mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.867mg |
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| Valine | 1.037mg |
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| Histidine | 0.55mg |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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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
56%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
205%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway spice contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caraway spice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.966g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway spice 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 is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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