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Saffron vs. Custard apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Saffron and Custard apple

  • Custard apple has less Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Calcium than Saffron.
  • Saffron covers your daily need of Iron 130% more than Custard apple.
  • Saffron has 37 times more Sodium than Custard apple. While Saffron has 148mg of Sodium, Custard apple has only 4mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, saffron and Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw.

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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 +270%
Contains more Iron +1463.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1100%
Contains more Potassium +351.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
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 9% 27% 13% 9% 34% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +270%
Contains more Iron +1463.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1100%
Contains more Potassium +351.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1506.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +320.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +357%
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 2% 0% 0% 64% 20% 24% 10% 9% 51% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1506.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +320.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +357%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +572.4%
Contains more Fats +875%
Contains more Carbs +159.4%
Contains more Other +445%
Contains more Water +500.8%
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
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +572.4%
Contains more Fats +875%
Contains more Carbs +159.4%
Contains more Other +445%
Contains more Water +500.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Custard apple Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 22.8g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 1.7g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 0.6g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 25.2g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 101kcal Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 2.4g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 30mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0.71mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 18mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 21mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 382mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 4mg Custard apple
Zinc 1.09mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 33IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 2µg Saffron
Vitamin C 80.8mg 19.2mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.08mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.1mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.5mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.135mg Custard apple
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.221mg Saffron
Folate 93µg Saffron
Tryptophan 0.007mg Custard apple
Lysine 0.037mg Custard apple
Methionine 0.004mg Custard apple
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.231g Custard apple
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Saffron Custard apple
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
15%
Custard apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
9%
Custard apple

Comparison summary

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 contains less Sodium?
Custard apple
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.355g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard apple
Custard apple is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.