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Saffron vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between saffron and mozzarella

  • Saffron is richer in iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, and copper, yet mozzarella is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for saffron is 136% higher.
  • Saffron contains less saturated fat.
  • Mozzarella has a lower glycemic index than saffron.

Food types used in this article are Spices, saffron and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

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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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +915.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1714.7%
Contains more IronIron +4340%
Contains more CopperCopper +1114.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +558.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +187.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +180.4%

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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1162.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +407.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2008.7%
Contains more OtherOther +127.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +140.6%
Contains more FatsFats +192.3%
Contains more WaterWater +319.3%

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
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +306.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1029.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Mozzarella
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Mozzarella DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 1235%
Iron 11.1mg 0.25mg 136%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg 90%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.08mg 72%
Calcium 111mg 731mg 62%
Magnesium 264mg 26mg 57%
Potassium 1724mg 95mg 48%
Saturated fat 1.586g 10.867g 42%
Phosphorus 252mg 524mg 39%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.92µg 38%
Copper 0.328mg 0.027mg 33%
Protein 11.43g 27.5g 32%
Carbs 65.37g 3.1g 21%
Folate 93µg 9µg 21%
Zinc 1.09mg 3.13mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 54mg 18%
Selenium 5.6µg 15.7µg 18%
Fats 5.85g 17.1g 17%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Vitamin A 27µg 137µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 4.844g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.509g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.02mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.12mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.34mg 6%
Sodium 148mg 16mg 6%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Calories 310kcal 280kcal 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 3.1g N/A
Sugar 1.23g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Mozzarella
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
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.281g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella 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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.