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Saffron vs. Clementine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between saffron and clementine

  • The amount of manganese, iron, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B2, and folate in saffron is higher than in clementine.
  • Saffron covers your daily manganese needs 1234% more than clementine.
  • Clementine has 79 times less iron than saffron. Saffron has 11.1mg of iron, while clementine has 0.14mg.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of saffron is 70, while the glycemic index of clementine is 47.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron and Clementines, raw.

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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 7.1% 9% 16% 5.3% 14% 1.6% 9% 0.13% 3% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2540%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +874%
Contains more IronIron +7828.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +662.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1716.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +123413%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%

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 163% 0% 4% 0% 22% 6.9% 12% 9.1% 17% 0% 0% 18% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +790%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1246.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +287.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
12% 87%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 12.02 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1244.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3800%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +443.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1262.5%
Contains more WaterWater +627.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Clementine DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.023mg 1234%
Iron 11.1mg 0.14mg 137%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.075mg 72%
Magnesium 264mg 10mg 60%
Potassium 1724mg 177mg 46%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 48.8mg 36%
Phosphorus 252mg 21mg 33%
Copper 0.328mg 0.043mg 32%
Protein 11.43g 0.85g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.03mg 18%
Carbs 65.37g 12.02g 18%
Folate 93µg 24µg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 14%
Calories 310kcal 47kcal 13%
Selenium 5.6µg 0.1µg 10%
Fiber 3.9g 1.7g 9%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.06mg 9%
Fats 5.85g 0.15g 9%
Calcium 111mg 30mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.586g 7%
Sodium 148mg 1mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.636mg 5%
Choline 14mg 3%
Vitamin A 27µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.151mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.086mg 2%
Fructose 1.64g 2%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 10.32g N/A
Sugar 9.18g N/A
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 Clementine
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%
Clementine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
7%
Clementine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.18g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clementine
Clementine contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Clementine
Clementine is cheaper (difference - $2.2)

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. Clementine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168195/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.