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Saffron vs. Cream of mushroom soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Saffron and Cream of mushroom soup

  • The amount of Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Phosphorus, Folate, and Vitamin B2 in Saffron is higher than in Cream of mushroom soup.
  • Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 1234% more than Cream of mushroom soup.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron and Soup, cream of mushroom, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +1485.7%
Contains more Iron +12233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +13100%
Contains more Phosphorus +2000%
Contains more Potassium +5461.3%
Contains less Sodium -56.5%
Contains more Zinc +1716.7%
Contains more Copper +1950%
Contains more Manganese +157722.2%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 4% 2% 6% 3% 45% 2% 6% 3% 8%
Contains more Calcium +1485.7%
Contains more Iron +12233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +13100%
Contains more Phosphorus +2000%
Contains more Potassium +5461.3%
Contains less Sodium -56.5%
Contains more Zinc +1716.7%
Contains more Copper +1950%
Contains more Manganese +157722.2%
Contains more Selenium +300%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +13150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +763.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14328.6%
Contains more Folate +9200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 2% 2% 4% 5% 2% 1% 0% 24%
Contains more Vitamin A +13150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +763.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14328.6%
Contains more Folate +9200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1631.8%
Contains more Fats +125.9%
Contains more Carbs +1863.1%
Contains more Other +467.7%
Contains more Water +677%
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% 3% 92%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 2.59 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 92.46 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +1631.8%
Contains more Fats +125.9%
Contains more Carbs +1863.1%
Contains more Other +467.7%
Contains more Water +677%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.2%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
19% 24% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.42 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Cream of mushroom soup Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 3.03g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 0.66g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 2.59g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 3.33g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 39kcal Saffron
Sugar 0.2g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 0.3g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 7mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0.09mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 2mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 12mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 31mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 340mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 0.06mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.016mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.018mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 1.4µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 4IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 1µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.24mg Cream of mushroom soup
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Cream of mushroom soup
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cream of mushroom soup
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.006mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.008mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.169mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.072mg Cream of mushroom soup
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.007mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 1µg Saffron
Vitamin K 9.6µg Cream of mushroom soup
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.472g Cream of mushroom soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.597g Cream of mushroom soup
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 1.42g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Saffron Cream of mushroom soup
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
4%
Cream of mushroom soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
8%
Cream of mushroom soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of mushroom soup
Cream of mushroom soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.114g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of mushroom soup
Cream of mushroom soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream of mushroom soup
Cream of mushroom soup is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cream of mushroom soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172915/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.