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Saffron vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Saffron and Chocolate ice cream?

  • Saffron is richer than Chocolate ice cream in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1229% more.
  • Saffron has 115 times more Vitamin C than Chocolate ice cream. While Saffron has 80.8mg of Vitamin C, Chocolate ice cream has only 0.7mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Saffron is lower.

We used Spices, saffron and Ice creams, chocolate types 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 Iron +1093.5%
Contains more Magnesium +810.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.5%
Contains more Potassium +592.4%
Contains more Zinc +87.9%
Contains more Copper +143%
Contains more Manganese +20191.4%
Contains more Selenium +124%
Contains less Sodium -48.6%
Equal in Calcium - 109
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Contains more Iron +1093.5%
Contains more Magnesium +810.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.5%
Contains more Potassium +592.4%
Contains more Zinc +87.9%
Contains more Copper +143%
Contains more Manganese +20191.4%
Contains more Selenium +124%
Contains less Sodium -48.6%
Equal in Calcium - 109

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +11442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +546%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1736.4%
Contains more Folate +481.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 6% 6% 3% 11% 45% 5% 34% 13% 12% 37% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +11442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +546%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1736.4%
Contains more Folate +481.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +200.8%
Contains more Carbs +131.8%
Contains more Other +319.2%
Contains more Fats +88%
Contains more Water +368.1%
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
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +200.8%
Contains more Carbs +131.8%
Contains more Other +319.2%
Contains more Fats +88%
Contains more Water +368.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +404.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +648.3%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +404.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +648.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Chocolate ice cream
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Chocolate ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 27g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 3.8g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 11g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 65.37g 28.2g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 216kcal Saffron
Sugar 25.36g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 1.2g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 109mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0.93mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 29mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 107mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 249mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 76mg Chocolate ice cream
Zinc 1.09mg 0.58mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.135mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.14mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 2.5µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 416IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 118µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0.7mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.042mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.194mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.226mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.554mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.055mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 16µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg Chocolate ice cream
Cholesterol 0mg 34mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 6.8g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 3.21g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.41g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Saffron Chocolate ice cream
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
60%
Saffron
16%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.214g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.