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 have more copper, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and iron.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1068% more.
- Saffron is lower in saturated fat.
- Saffron has a higher glycemic index than cocoa solids.
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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
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% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.067 g
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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 3.837mg | 1068% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 3.788mg | 384% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 37g | 132% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 0mg | 90% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 734mg | 69% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.118mg | 69% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 230mg | 58% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 499mg | 56% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 6.81mg | 52% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 13.86mg | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 8.07g | 29% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 19.6g | 16% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 14.3µg | 16% |
| Folate | 93µg | 32µg | 15% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 13.7g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 0.44g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 4.57g | 10% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 21mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 1524mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 2.185mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 310kcal | 228kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.078mg | 3% |
| Choline | 12mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.241mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 111mg | 128mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 57.9g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 20.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.75g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.293mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.776mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.76mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.189mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.983mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.941mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.177mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.339mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
339%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.484g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.