Saffron vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between saffron and cumin
- Saffron has more manganese, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, while cumin has more iron, calcium, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, zinc, and fiber.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1090% higher.
- Cumin contains 10 times less vitamin C than saffron. Saffron contains 80.8mg of vitamin C, while cumin contains 7.7mg.
- Cumin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cumin is 0, while the glycemic index of saffron is 70.
The food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron and Spices, cumin 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.
Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +752.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.6% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +738.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +497.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +164.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +340.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +98% |
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 | +949.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +132.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +830% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +137% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +446.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +213.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 28.408mg | 3.333mg | 1090% |
Iron | 11.1mg | 66.36mg | 691% |
Calcium | 111mg | 931mg | 82% |
Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 7.7mg | 81% |
Copper | 0.328mg | 0.867mg | 60% |
Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.435mg | 44% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.628mg | 43% |
Phosphorus | 252mg | 499mg | 35% |
Zinc | 1.09mg | 4.8mg | 34% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 14.04g | 34% |
Fiber | 3.9g | 10.5g | 26% |
Fats | 5.85g | 22.27g | 25% |
Magnesium | 264mg | 366mg | 24% |
Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 22% | |
Folate | 93µg | 10µg | 21% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 4.579mg | 19% |
Protein | 11.43g | 17.81g | 13% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 3.279g | 8% |
Carbs | 65.37g | 44.24g | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.327mg | 5% |
Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 5% | |
Choline | 24.7mg | 4% | |
Vitamin A | 27µg | 64µg | 4% |
Calories | 310kcal | 375kcal | 3% |
Potassium | 1724mg | 1788mg | 2% |
Sodium | 148mg | 168mg | 1% |
Selenium | 5.6µg | 5.2µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 61.47g | 33.74g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.25g | N/A | |
Saturated fat | 1.586g | 1.535g | 0% |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +47.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +280.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +39.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3172.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +58.6% |
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Saturated fat
~1.535g