Saffron vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between saffron and croissant?
- Saffron is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, and copper, while croissant is higher in selenium and vitamin B1.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1221% higher.
- Croissant has 404 times less vitamin C than saffron. Saffron has 80.8mg of vitamin C, while croissant has 0.2mg.
- Saffron is lower in saturated fat.
- Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than croissant (56).
We used Spices, saffron and Croissants, butter 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1550% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1361% |
| Contains more IronIron | +446.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +310% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +140% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8508.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +305.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +40300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1641.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +663% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +237.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +202.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +259% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +95% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +88.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1187.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 0.33mg | 1221% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 2.03mg | 113% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 0.2mg | 90% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.058mg | 73% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 16mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 118mg | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 11.659g | 46% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 22.7µg | 31% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.08mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.388mg | 23% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 21g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 105mg | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 206µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 148mg | 467mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 5.525g | 13% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 111mg | 37mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 45.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 1.094g | 6% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 8.2g | 6% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 406kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 2.188mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 2.6g | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.75mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.241mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 93µg | 88µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.073g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins