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Saffron vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between saffron and chuck steak?

  • Saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin C, magnesium, vitamin B6, and potassium, yet chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1235% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in saffron is lower.
  • The glycemic index of chuck steak is lower.

We used Spices, saffron and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
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% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +593.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +430.5%
Contains more IronIron +353.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +326%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +236633.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +696.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +391.1%

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% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +170.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1450%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +219.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +3306.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +118.5%
Contains more FatsFats +235.7%
Contains more WaterWater +364%

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2104.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Chuck steak
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 Chuck steak DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.012mg 1235%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.03µg 126%
Iron 11.1mg 2.45mg 108%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg 90%
Zinc 1.09mg 8.68mg 69%
Magnesium 264mg 22mg 58%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.373mg 49%
Potassium 1724mg 325mg 41%
Selenium 5.6µg 27.5µg 40%
Saturated fat 1.586g 8.66g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Copper 0.328mg 0.077mg 28%
Protein 11.43g 24.98g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 9.457g 23%
Carbs 65.37g 0g 22%
Folate 93µg 6µg 22%
Fats 5.85g 19.64g 21%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 4.663mg 20%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 15%
Choline 79mg 14%
Calcium 111mg 16mg 10%
Phosphorus 252mg 193mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.81g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.191mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.066mg 4%
Sodium 148mg 71mg 3%
Calories 310kcal 277kcal 2%
Vitamin A 27µg 7µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Chuck steak
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
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
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 - 7.074g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.