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Saffron vs. Coriander seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between saffron and coriander seeds

  • Saffron has more manganese, vitamin C, and folate; however, coriander seeds are richer in fiber, copper, iron, calcium, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Saffron covers your daily manganese needs 1153% more than coriander seeds.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron and Spices, coriander seed.

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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 236% 213% 112% 612% 325% 128% 175% 4.6% 248% 143%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1395.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +538.7%
Contains more IronIron +47%
Contains more CopperCopper +197.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +331.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +367.9%

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 70% 0% 0% 0% 60% 67% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +284.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.29mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
12% 18% 55% 9% 6%
Protein: 12.37 g
Fats: 17.77 g
Carbs: 54.99 g
Water: 8.86 g
Other: 6.01 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.9%
Contains more WaterWater +34.3%
Contains more FatsFats +203.8%
Contains more OtherOther +10.3%
~equal in Protein ~12.37g

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
6% 83% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.99 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.58 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.75 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3065.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Coriander seeds DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 1.9mg 1153%
Fiber 3.9g 41.9g 152%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 78%
Copper 0.328mg 0.975mg 72%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 21mg 66%
Iron 11.1mg 16.32mg 65%
Calcium 111mg 709mg 60%
Selenium 5.6µg 26.2µg 37%
Zinc 1.09mg 4.7mg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 13.58g 33%
Folate 93µg 0µg 23%
Phosphorus 252mg 409mg 22%
Fats 5.85g 17.77g 18%
Magnesium 264mg 330mg 16%
Potassium 1724mg 1267mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.239mg 10%
Sodium 148mg 35mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 2.13mg 4%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Carbs 65.37g 54.99g 3%
Saturated fat 1.586g 0.99g 3%
Protein 11.43g 12.37g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.29mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 1.75g 2%
Calories 310kcal 298kcal 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 13.09g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Coriander seeds
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
18%
Coriander seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
220%
Coriander seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.596g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Coriander seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170922/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.