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Saffron vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Saffron and Cassava

  • Cassava contains less Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Folate than Saffron.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1218% higher.
  • Cassava contains 41 times less Iron than Saffron. Saffron contains 11.1mg of Iron, while Cassava contains 0.27mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron and Cassava, 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 15% 4.8% 24% 10% 33% 9.3% 12% 1.8% 50% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1157.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +593.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +536.2%
Contains more IronIron +4011.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +228%
Contains more ZincZinc +220.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +833.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7297.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%

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% 32% 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 69% 0.78% 3.8% 0% 22% 11% 16% 6.4% 20% 0% 4.8% 20% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +292.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +456.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1047.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +244.4%
~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
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +740.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1989.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +71.8%
Contains more OtherOther +779%
Contains more WaterWater +401.5%

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
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +472%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4206.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Cassava
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 Cassava Opinion
Calories 310kcal 160kcal Saffron
Protein 11.43g 1.36g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 0.28g Saffron
Vitamin C 80.8mg 20.6mg Saffron
Net carbs 61.47g 36.26g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 38.06g Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 21mg Saffron
Calcium 111mg 16mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 271mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0.27mg Saffron
Sugar 1.7g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 1.8g Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.1mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 0.34mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 27mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 14mg Cassava
Vitamin A 530IU 13IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 1µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.19mg Cassava
Manganese 28.408mg 0.384mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 0.7µg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.087mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.048mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.854mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.107mg Cassava
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.088mg Saffron
Vitamin K 1.9µg Cassava
Folate 93µg 27µg Saffron
Choline 23.7mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.074g Cassava
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.075g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.048g Saffron
Tryptophan 0.019mg Cassava
Threonine 0.028mg Cassava
Isoleucine 0.027mg Cassava
Leucine 0.039mg Cassava
Lysine 0.044mg Cassava
Methionine 0.011mg Cassava
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Cassava
Valine 0.035mg Cassava
Histidine 0.02mg Cassava
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Cassava
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
56%
Saffron
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.512g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.