Saffron vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between saffron and coconut
- Saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, while coconut has more fiber.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1170% higher.
- Coconut contains 24 times less vitamin C than saffron. Saffron contains 80.8mg of vitamin C, while coconut contains 3.3mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in saffron is lower.
- Coconut has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of coconut is 59, while the glycemic index of saffron is 70.
The food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron and Nuts, coconut meat, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +725% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +692.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +384.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +356.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +123% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1793.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80.4% |
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 | +2348.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +74.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1235% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +170.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1770.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +257.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +243.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +329.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +467.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +472.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +294.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +464.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +232.2% |
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 | 1.5mg | 1170% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 29.698g | 128% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 2.43mg | 108% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 3.3mg | 86% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.054mg | 74% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 32mg | 55% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 33.49g | 43% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 356mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 113mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 9g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.02mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 15.23g | 17% |
| Folate | 93µg | 26µg | 17% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 3.33g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.435mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 0.366g | 11% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 14mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 10.1µg | 8% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 20mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 0.54mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.066mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 1.425g | 2% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 354kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 6.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.23g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 28.112g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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.