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Saffron vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between saffron and coleslaw

  • Saffron is richer than coleslaw in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1231% higher.
  • Saffron contains 50 times more iron than coleslaw. Saffron contains 11.1mg of iron, while coleslaw contains 0.22mg.
  • Coleslaw has a lower glycemic index than saffron.

Food types used in this article are Spices, saffron and Fast foods, coleslaw.

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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.
Saffron
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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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1236.4%
Contains more IronIron +4945.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2086.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +678.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1160%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27751%
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 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +453.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +342.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1235%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +608.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +801.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~28µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1103.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +339%
Contains more OtherOther +556.6%
Contains more FatsFats +69.4%
Contains more WaterWater +517%

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
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +522.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +158.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.599g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Coleslaw DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.102mg 1231%
Iron 11.1mg 0.22mg 136%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 14.6mg 74%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.112mg 69%
Magnesium 264mg 8mg 61%
Vitamin K 70.9µg 59%
Potassium 1724mg 129mg 47%
Copper 0.328mg 0.015mg 35%
Phosphorus 252mg 20mg 33%
Folate 93µg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 5.348g 22%
Protein 11.43g 0.95g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.02mg 19%
Carbs 65.37g 14.89g 17%
Selenium 5.6µg 10%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.14mg 9%
Fiber 3.9g 1.9g 8%
Calcium 111mg 30mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.206mg 8%
Calories 310kcal 153kcal 8%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.026mg 7%
Fats 5.85g 9.91g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 2.671g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Sodium 148mg 203mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 12.99g N/A
Sugar 12.19g N/A
Vitamin A 27µg 28µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.037g N/A
Saturated fat 1.586g 1.599g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Coleslaw
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
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.