Saffron vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between saffron and cervelat
- Saffron is higher in iron, vitamin C, magnesium, vitamin B6, and potassium, yet cervelat is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium.
- Cervelat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 229% more than saffron.
- Saffron contains 19 times more magnesium than cervelat. While saffron contains 264mg of magnesium, cervelat contains only 14mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in saffron is lower.
- The glycemic index of cervelat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, saffron and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1785.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +563.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +444.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +118.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +127% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +134.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +262.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +386.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +288.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4550% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +195.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1863.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +420.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +279.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +72.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2923.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 1235% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 5.5µg | 229% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 2.04mg | 113% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 16.6mg | 71% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 14mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.26mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 1300mg | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 11.51g | 45% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 260mg | 43% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 30.43g | 38% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 12.97g | 31% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 20.3µg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 74mg | 25% |
| Folate | 93µg | 2µg | 23% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 3.33g | 21% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.15mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 111mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 4.31mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0g | 16% |
| Choline | 78.9mg | 14% | |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 2.56mg | 13% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 17.45g | 12% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 9mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.1µg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 1.2g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 44IU | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.33mg | 5% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 362kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.15mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 3.33g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.85g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 Cholesterol?
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 1152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.924g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cervelat is relatively richer in vitamins