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Saffron vs. Dried parsely — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between saffron and dried parsely?

  • Saffron is richer in manganese, while dried parsely is higher in vitamin B2, iron, calcium, fiber, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin C, zinc, and magnesium.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 809% higher.

We used Spices, saffron and Spices, parsley, dried 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.
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 286% 342% 237% 827% 260% 148% 187% 59% 1280% 77%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +189.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +51.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +927%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.6%
Contains more IronIron +98.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +137.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +399.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +151.8%

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 417% 32% 179% 0% 49% 550% 186% 64% 208% 0% 3399% 135% 53%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +259.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +792.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +581%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
27% 5% 51% 6% 11%
Protein: 26.63 g
Fats: 5.48 g
Carbs: 50.64 g
Water: 5.89 g
Other: 11.36 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.1%
Contains more WaterWater +102%
Contains more ProteinProtein +133%
Contains more OtherOther +108.4%
~equal in Fats ~5.48g

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
26% 14% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.378 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.761 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.124 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -13.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +77.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Dried parsely DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1359.5µg 1133%
Manganese 28.408mg 9.81mg 809%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 2.383mg 163%
Iron 11.1mg 22.04mg 137%
Calcium 111mg 1140mg 103%
Fiber 3.9g 26.7g 91%
Vitamin E 8.96mg 60%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 9.943mg 53%
Copper 0.328mg 0.78mg 50%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 125mg 49%
Zinc 1.09mg 5.44mg 40%
Magnesium 264mg 400mg 32%
Protein 11.43g 26.63g 30%
Potassium 1724mg 2683mg 28%
Phosphorus 252mg 436mg 26%
Folate 93µg 180µg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.062mg 21%
Choline 97.1mg 18%
Selenium 5.6µg 14.1µg 15%
Sodium 148mg 452mg 13%
Vitamin A 27µg 97µg 8%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.9mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.196mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 3.124g 7%
Carbs 65.37g 50.64g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 0.761g 1%
Fructose 0.42g 1%
Calories 310kcal 292kcal 1%
Saturated fat 1.586g 1.378g 1%
Fats 5.85g 5.48g 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 23.94g N/A
Sugar 7.27g N/A
Tryptophan 0.475mg 0%
Threonine 1.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.546mg 0%
Leucine 2.794mg 0%
Lysine 2.098mg 0%
Methionine 0.596mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.712mg 0%
Valine 2.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.718mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.86g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.248g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Dried parsely
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
406%
Dried parsely
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
370%
Dried parsely

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried parsely
Dried parsely is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.208g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried parsely
Dried parsely is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried parsely
Dried parsely is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried parsely
Dried parsely is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried parsely
Dried parsely is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Dried parsely - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170930/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.