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Saffron vs. Cloudberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between saffron and cloudberries

  • Saffron is richer in iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin A, and vitamin B1, yet cloudberries are richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for saffron is 130% higher.
  • Saffron contains 7 times more phosphorus than cloudberries. Saffron contains 252mg of phosphorus, while cloudberries contain 35mg.
  • Cloudberries have a lower glycemic index than saffron.

Food types used in this article are Spices, saffron and Cloudberries, raw (Alaska Native).

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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 0% 5.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 15% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +516.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +1485.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +620%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 527% 0% 0% 0% 13% 16% 17% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +281.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +95.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.4 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 8.6 g
Water: 87 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +376.3%
Contains more FatsFats +631.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +660.1%
Contains more OtherOther +354.2%
Contains more WaterWater +631.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Cloudberry
Rich in minerals 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
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Cloudberry DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 1235%
Iron 11.1mg 0.7mg 130%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 158mg 86%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 78%
Magnesium 264mg 63%
Potassium 1724mg 51%
Copper 0.328mg 36%
Phosphorus 252mg 35mg 31%
Folate 93µg 23%
Carbs 65.37g 8.6g 19%
Protein 11.43g 2.4g 18%
Fiber 3.9g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.07mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 14%
Calories 310kcal 51kcal 13%
Selenium 5.6µg 10%
Zinc 1.09mg 10%
Calcium 111mg 18mg 9%
Fats 5.85g 0.8g 8%
Saturated fat 1.586g 7%
Sodium 148mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.05mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.9mg 4%
Vitamin A 27µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 8.6g 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 Cloudberry
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
44%
Cloudberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
5%
Cloudberry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cloudberry
Cloudberry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cloudberry
Cloudberry contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cloudberry
Cloudberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cloudberry
Cloudberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Cloudberry
Cloudberry is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Cloudberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169802/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.