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Saffron vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between saffron and macaroon?

  • Saffron has more iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin A than macaroon.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for iron is 129% higher.
  • Saffron is lower in saturated fat.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than macaroon (32).

We used Spices, saffron and Cookies, coconut macaroon types in this comparison.

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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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +810.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1301.6%
Contains more IronIron +1253.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +49.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +270.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.4%

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% 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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +345%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +563.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +952.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +3000%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~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
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +278.5%
Contains more OtherOther +218.7%
Contains more FatsFats +285.5%
~equal in Carbs ~61.22g
~equal in Water ~11.5g

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
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +275.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Macaroon DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 1235%
Iron 11.1mg 0.82mg 129%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg 90%
Saturated fat 1.586g 20.099g 84%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.096mg 70%
Magnesium 264mg 29mg 56%
Potassium 1724mg 123mg 47%
Fats 5.85g 22.55g 26%
Phosphorus 252mg 68mg 26%
Folate 93µg 3µg 23%
Protein 11.43g 3.02g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.06mg 16%
Calcium 111mg 5mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.02mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.81g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.22mg 8%
Calories 310kcal 460kcal 8%
Copper 0.328mg 0.269mg 7%
Fiber 3.9g 5.1g 5%
Sodium 148mg 241mg 4%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.73mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 1.61g 3%
Selenium 5.6µg 6.8µg 2%
Choline 9.1mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Carbs 65.37g 61.22g 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 56.12g N/A
Sugar 45.16g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Macaroon
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
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.513g)
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 glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.