Saffron vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between saffron and chocolate chip cookie
- Saffron is higher than chocolate chip cookie in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and folate.
- Saffron covers your daily manganese needs 1206% more than chocolate chip cookie.
- Saffron contains 404 times more vitamin C than chocolate chip cookie. While saffron contains 80.8mg of vitamin C, chocolate chip cookie contains only 0.2mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in saffron is lower.
- The glycemic index of chocolate chip cookie is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, saffron and Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter.
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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 | +380% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +192.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +680.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +347.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +16% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +152% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4184.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +17.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 | +40300% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1102.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +181.8% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +414.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
28.4 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
5.7 g
Other:
2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +100.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +108.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +172.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +385.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.067 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.071 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.541 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1821% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +119.7% |
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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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 28.408mg | 0.663mg | 1206% |
Iron | 11.1mg | 2.48mg | 108% |
Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 0.2mg | 90% |
Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.084mg | 71% |
Saturated fat | 1.586g | 14.071g | 57% |
Magnesium | 264mg | 55mg | 50% |
Potassium | 1724mg | 221mg | 44% |
Fats | 5.85g | 28.4g | 35% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 70mg | 23% |
Phosphorus | 252mg | 100mg | 22% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 8.241g | 20% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 4.541g | 16% |
Fiber | 3.9g | 16% | |
Folate | 93µg | 33µg | 15% |
Vitamin A | 27µg | 139µg | 12% |
Protein | 11.43g | 5.7g | 11% |
Selenium | 5.6µg | 11.2µg | 10% |
Calories | 310kcal | 488kcal | 9% |
Sodium | 148mg | 341mg | 8% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.177mg | 7% |
Calcium | 111mg | 38mg | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.184mg | 6% |
Copper | 0.328mg | 0.386mg | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.259mg | 5% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
Carbs | 65.37g | 58.2g | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 1.365mg | 1% |
Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.94mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 61.47g | 58.2g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.391mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.214mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.106mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.27mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.279mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.123mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
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
54%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%

55%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.485g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?

Chocolate chip cookie is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.