Saffron vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between saffron and cashew
- Saffron is richer in manganese, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B6, and potassium, yet cashew is richer in copper, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1163% higher.
- Saffron contains 162 times more vitamin C than cashew. Saffron contains 80.8mg of vitamin C, while cashew contains 0.5mg.
- Saffron contains less saturated fat.
- Cashew has a lower glycemic index than saffron.
Food types used in this article are Spices, saffron and Nuts, cashew nuts, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +161.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +66.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1616.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +569.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +430.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +135.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +255.4% |
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 | +16060% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +360.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +142.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +272% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +267.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +116.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +128.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +114.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +649.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5447.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +279.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 1.655mg | 1163% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 2.195mg | 207% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 0.5mg | 89% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 43.85g | 58% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 23.797g | 58% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 6.68mg | 55% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 593mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.417mg | 46% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 5.78mg | 43% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 7.845g | 39% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 660mg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 7.783g | 28% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 28% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.423mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 19.9µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 17% | |
| Folate | 93µg | 25µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.058mg | 16% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 18.22g | 14% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 553kcal | 12% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 30.19g | 12% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Calcium | 111mg | 37mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 292mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 148mg | 12mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 1.062mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 3.3g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 26.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.472mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.928mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.094mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.197g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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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