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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.
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 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
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.
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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~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
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
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.
Saffron Chestnut
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Chestnut DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Chestnut
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
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.326g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut
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)

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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.