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Saffron vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between saffron and crab meat

  • Saffron is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium, yet crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1233% higher.
  • Saffron contains 15 times more iron than crab meat. Saffron contains 11.1mg of iron, while crab meat contains 0.76mg.
  • Crab meat has a lower glycemic index than saffron.

Food types used in this article are Spices, saffron and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat.

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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 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +319%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +558%
Contains more IronIron +1360.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +70920%
Contains more CopperCopper +260.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +599.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +614.3%

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 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +963.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +385.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +461.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.34mg
~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
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more FatsFats +279.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +249.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.3%
Contains more WaterWater +551.7%

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
16% 22% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.536 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +131.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +285.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Crab meat DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.04mg 1233%
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.5µg 479%
Iron 11.1mg 0.76mg 129%
Copper 0.328mg 1.182mg 95%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 7.6mg 81%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.18mg 64%
Selenium 5.6µg 40µg 63%
Zinc 1.09mg 7.62mg 59%
Magnesium 264mg 63mg 48%
Potassium 1724mg 262mg 43%
Sodium 148mg 1072mg 40%
Carbs 65.37g 0g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Protein 11.43g 19.35g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.055mg 16%
Folate 93µg 51µg 11%
Calories 310kcal 97kcal 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.536g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 8%
Fats 5.85g 1.54g 7%
Saturated fat 1.586g 0.133g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.053mg 5%
Calcium 111mg 59mg 5%
Phosphorus 252mg 280mg 4%
Vitamin A 27µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 1.34mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 0.185g 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.031g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Crab meat
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
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 924mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $9.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.453g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/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.