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Saffron vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between saffron and cream cheese

  • Saffron is richer than cream cheese in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1235% higher.
  • Saffron contains less saturated fat.
  • Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index than saffron.

Food types used in this article are Spices, saffron and Cheese, cream.

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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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2833.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1206.1%
Contains more IronIron +9990.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1722.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +118%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +135.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +258154.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.6%

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%
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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1504.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1703.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1040.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1084.2%
Contains more OtherOther +329.1%
Contains more FatsFats +488.7%
Contains more WaterWater +342.2%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1976.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Cream cheese DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.011mg 1235%
Iron 11.1mg 0.11mg 137%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg 90%
Saturated fat 1.586g 20.213g 85%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.056mg 73%
Magnesium 264mg 9mg 61%
Potassium 1724mg 132mg 47%
Fats 5.85g 34.44g 44%
Copper 0.328mg 0.018mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg 34%
Vitamin A 27µg 308µg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 8.907g 21%
Folate 93µg 9µg 21%
Phosphorus 252mg 107mg 21%
Carbs 65.37g 5.52g 20%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Protein 11.43g 6.15g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.091mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.023mg 8%
Sodium 148mg 314mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 6%
Selenium 5.6µg 8.6µg 5%
Choline 27.2mg 5%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.5mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 1.483g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.23mg 3%
Calories 310kcal 350kcal 2%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2%
Calcium 111mg 97mg 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Cream 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
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.627g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.