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Saffron vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Saffron and Corn syrup?

  • Saffron has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B2 than Corn syrup.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1231% higher.

We used Spices, saffron and Syrups, corn, dark 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.
Saffron
Saffron
10
:
0
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +2900%
Contains more Magnesium +3200%
Contains more Phosphorus +2190.9%
Contains more Potassium +3818.2%
Contains more Zinc +2625%
Contains more Copper +518.9%
Contains more Manganese +28308%
Contains more Selenium +93.1%
Equal in Sodium - 155
Saffron
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Corn syrup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +2900%
Contains more Magnesium +3200%
Contains more Phosphorus +2190.9%
Contains more Potassium +3818.2%
Contains more Zinc +2625%
Contains more Copper +518.9%
Contains more Manganese +28308%
Contains more Selenium +93.1%
Equal in Sodium - 155

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.
Saffron
Saffron
7
:
3
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +945.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11122.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Saffron
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Corn syrup
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +945.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11122.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saffron
Saffron
3
:
2
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +1262.5%
Contains more Carbs +18.7%
Contains more Water +85%
Saffron
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
Corn syrup
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +1262.5%
Contains more Carbs +18.7%
Contains more Water +85%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 77.59g Corn syrup
Protein 11.43g 0g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 0g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 77.59g Corn syrup
Calories 310kcal 286kcal Saffron
Sugar 77.59g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 0g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 18mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0.37mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 8mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 11mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 44mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 155mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 0.04mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.053mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.1mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 2.9µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 0IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Saffron
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.011mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.009mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.02mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.023mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.009mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 0µg Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0g Corn syrup
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Corn syrup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
60%
Saffron
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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 Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.586g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.