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Saffron vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between saffron and chicken meat?

  • Saffron is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin C, magnesium, vitamin B6, potassium, and copper, while chicken meat is higher in vitamin B3 and selenium.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1234% higher.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than chicken meat (0).

We used Spices, saffron and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1047.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +640%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +673.1%
Contains more IronIron +781%
Contains more CopperCopper +397%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +141940%
Contains more ZincZinc +78%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +326.8%

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 0% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1760%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +481.3%
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
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-1657.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +138.8%
Contains more FatsFats +132.5%
Contains more WaterWater +399.6%

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
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1144.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Chicken meat DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.02mg 1234%
Iron 11.1mg 1.26mg 123%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg 90%
Magnesium 264mg 23mg 57%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.4mg 47%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 8.487mg 44%
Potassium 1724mg 223mg 44%
Selenium 5.6µg 23.9µg 33%
Protein 11.43g 27.3g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Copper 0.328mg 0.066mg 29%
Folate 93µg 5µg 22%
Carbs 65.37g 0g 22%
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 21%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Choline 65.9mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 5.34g 12%
Fats 5.85g 13.6g 12%
Phosphorus 252mg 182mg 10%
Saturated fat 1.586g 3.79g 10%
Calcium 111mg 15mg 10%
Zinc 1.09mg 1.94mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.168mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 2.97g 6%
Calories 310kcal 239kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.063mg 4%
Sodium 148mg 82mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin A 27µg 48µg 2%
Net carbs 61.47g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Chicken meat
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.204g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.