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Saffron vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between saffron and cheese?

  • Saffron is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium, while cheese is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, and selenium.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1234% higher.
  • Saffron is lower in saturated fat.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than cheese (0).

We used Spices, saffron and Cheese, cheddar types in this comparison.

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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%
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +877.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2168.4%
Contains more IronIron +7828.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +993.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +105114.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +539.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +233.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +408.9%

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% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Cheese
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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 0% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +296.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2374.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1430.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1122.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2015.5%
Contains more OtherOther +46.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +100.1%
Contains more FatsFats +469.4%
Contains more WaterWater +211.1%

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
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2055.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Cheese DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.027mg 1234%
Iron 11.1mg 0.14mg 137%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg 90%
Saturated fat 1.586g 18.867g 79%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.066mg 73%
Calcium 111mg 710mg 60%
Magnesium 264mg 27mg 56%
Potassium 1724mg 76mg 48%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg 46%
Fats 5.85g 33.31g 42%
Selenium 5.6µg 28.5µg 42%
Vitamin A 27µg 330µg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg 33%
Copper 0.328mg 0.03mg 33%
Phosphorus 252mg 455mg 29%
Protein 11.43g 22.87g 23%
Zinc 1.09mg 3.64mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 9.246g 22%
Sodium 148mg 653mg 22%
Carbs 65.37g 3.09g 21%
Folate 93µg 27µg 17%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.428mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.059mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.029mg 7%
Calories 310kcal 404kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 1.421g 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Net carbs 61.47g 3.09g N/A
Sugar 0.48g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Cheese
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
54%
Saffron
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 505mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.281g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.