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Saffron vs. Castanea crenata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Saffron and Castanea crenata different?

  • Saffron is higher in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Folate, however, Castanea crenata is richer in Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Saffron is 1166% higher.
  • Saffron contains 8 times more Iron than Castanea crenata. While Saffron contains 11.1mg of Iron, Castanea crenata contains only 1.45mg.

Spices, saffron and Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +258.1%
Contains more Iron +665.5%
Contains more Magnesium +438.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Potassium +424%
Contains more Manganese +1685.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Copper +71.3%
Equal in Zinc - 1.1
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 10% 55% 35% 31% 30% 2% 30% 188% 208% 0%
Contains more Calcium +258.1%
Contains more Iron +665.5%
Contains more Magnesium +438.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Potassium +424%
Contains more Manganese +1685.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Copper +71.3%
Equal in Zinc - 1.1

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1332.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +207.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.9%
Contains more Folate +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +199.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.5
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 3% 0% 0% 88% 86% 38% 29% 13% 66% 36% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1332.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +207.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.9%
Contains more Folate +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +199.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +408%
Contains more Fats +1003.8%
Contains more Carbs +87.3%
Contains more Other +505.6%
Contains more Water +416.1%
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% 35% 61%
Protein: 2.25 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +408%
Contains more Fats +1003.8%
Contains more Carbs +87.3%
Contains more Other +505.6%
Contains more Water +416.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1397.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
16% 56% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.278 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.138 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1397.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Castanea crenata Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 34.91g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 2.25g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 0.53g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 34.91g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 154kcal Saffron
Fiber 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 31mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 1.45mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 49mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 72mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 329mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 14mg Castanea crenata
Zinc 1.09mg 1.1mg Castanea crenata
Copper 0.328mg 0.562mg Castanea crenata
Manganese 28.408mg 1.591mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 37IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 2µg Saffron
Vitamin C 80.8mg 26.3mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.344mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.163mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 1.5mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B5 0.206mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.283mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 47µg Saffron
Tryptophan 0.032mg Castanea crenata
Threonine 0.09mg Castanea crenata
Isoleucine 0.111mg Castanea crenata
Leucine 0.139mg Castanea crenata
Lysine 0.147mg Castanea crenata
Methionine 0.054mg Castanea crenata
Phenylalanine 0.088mg Castanea crenata
Valine 0.134mg Castanea crenata
Histidine 0.056mg Castanea crenata
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.078g Castanea crenata
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.278g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.138g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Castanea crenata
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
30%
Castanea crenata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
59%
Castanea crenata

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.508g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Castanea crenata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169413/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.