Saffron vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are saffron and chestnut different?
- Saffron is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, folate, and vitamin B2, while chestnut is higher in copper.
- Saffron covers your daily need for manganese, 1198% more than chestnut.
- Saffron contains 6 times more iron than chestnut. Saffron contains 11.1mg of iron, while chestnut contains 1.73mg.
- Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than chestnut (54).
Spices, saffron and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +388.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +141.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +141.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +541.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +336% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +154.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3226.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +43.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
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 | +202.6% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2600% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +156.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +99.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +333.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +144.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +471.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +323.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +135.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +667.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +472.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +279.3% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11% |
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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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Sugar | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 28.408mg | 0.854mg | 1198% |
Iron | 11.1mg | 1.73mg | 117% |
Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.233mg | 60% |
Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 26.7mg | 60% |
Magnesium | 264mg | 54mg | 50% |
Potassium | 1724mg | 715mg | 30% |
Phosphorus | 252mg | 99mg | 22% |
Protein | 11.43g | 2g | 19% |
Fiber | 3.9g | 16% | |
Copper | 0.328mg | 0.472mg | 16% |
Folate | 93µg | 38µg | 14% |
Carbs | 65.37g | 27.76g | 13% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.104mg | 13% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 0.545g | 10% |
Selenium | 5.6µg | 10% | |
Calories | 310kcal | 131kcal | 9% |
Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.25mg | 8% |
Calcium | 111mg | 46mg | 7% |
Fats | 5.85g | 1.38g | 7% |
Saturated fat | 1.586g | 0.26g | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.316mg | 6% | |
Sodium | 148mg | 27mg | 5% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 0.731mg | 5% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.148mg | 3% |
Vitamin A | 27µg | 1µg | 3% |
Net carbs | 61.47g | 27.76g | N/A |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.476g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.118mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.118mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A |
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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 richer in minerals?

Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?

Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?

Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.326g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)