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Saffron vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Saffron and Cocoa solids

  • Saffron has more Manganese, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Cocoa solids has more Copper, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1068% more.
  • Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, saffron and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

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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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +640.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.3%
Contains more IronIron +24.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1054.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +524.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +191.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +155.4%

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% 32% 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% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +755.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +190.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.241mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.9%
Contains more WaterWater +296.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.5%
Contains more FatsFats +134.2%
~equal in Other ~5.8g

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +369.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +965.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Cocoa solids Opinion
Calories 310kcal 228kcal Saffron
Protein 11.43g 19.6g Cocoa solids
Fats 5.85g 13.7g Cocoa solids
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg Saffron
Net carbs 61.47g 20.9g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 57.9g Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 111mg 128mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1724mg 1524mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 37g Cocoa solids
Copper 0.328mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 1.09mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 252mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 148mg 21mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 530IU 0IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 28.408mg 3.837mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.078mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.241mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 2.185mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.118mg Saffron
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Folate 93µg 32µg Saffron
Choline 12mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 1.586g 8.07g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 4.57g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.44g Saffron
Tryptophan 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg Cocoa solids
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Cocoa solids
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
56%
Saffron
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.484g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.