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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, vitamin A, and calcium than saffron.
  • Saffron covers your daily need for iron, 130% more than custard apple.
  • Saffron has 16 times more vitamin A than custard apple. While saffron has 530IU of vitamin A, custard apple has only 33IU.
  • Custard apple has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of saffron is higher.

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.
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 13% 9% 34% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0.52% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +351.3%
Contains more IronIron +1463.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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 64% 0.67% 0% 0% 20% 23% 9.4% 8.1% 51% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +320.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +357%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +572.4%
Contains more FatsFats +875%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +159.4%
Contains more OtherOther +445%
Contains more WaterWater +500.8%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Custard apple DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 1235%
Iron 11.1mg 0.71mg 130%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 19.2mg 68%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.221mg 61%
Magnesium 264mg 18mg 59%
Potassium 1724mg 382mg 39%
Copper 0.328mg 36%
Phosphorus 252mg 21mg 33%
Folate 93µg 23%
Protein 11.43g 1.7g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 14%
Carbs 65.37g 25.2g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.1mg 13%
Zinc 1.09mg 10%
Selenium 5.6µg 10%
Calories 310kcal 101kcal 10%
Calcium 111mg 30mg 8%
Fats 5.85g 0.6g 8%
Fiber 3.9g 2.4g 6%
Sodium 148mg 4mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.586g 0.231g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.5mg 6%
Vitamin A 27µg 2µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.08mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 22.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.004mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Custard apple
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
14%
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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.