Saffron vs. Dried rosemary — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between saffron and dried rosemary
- Saffron has more manganese and phosphorus; however, dried rosemary is higher in iron, fiber, calcium, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin A, and vitamin B1.
- Saffron covers your daily need for manganese, 1154% more than dried rosemary.
- Saffron has 4 times more phosphorus than dried rosemary. While saffron has 252mg of phosphorus, dried rosemary has only 70mg.
- Saffron has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, saffron and Spices, rosemary, dried.
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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 | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +260% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1421.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1053.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +163.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +196.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.2% |
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 | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +477.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +347% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +230.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
15.22 g
Carbs:
64.06 g
Water:
9.31 g
Other:
6.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +134.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +160.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.8% |
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Carbs
~64.06g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.067 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.371 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.339 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +602.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 1.867mg | 1154% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 29.25mg | 227% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 42.6g | 155% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 1280mg | 117% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 1.74mg | 56% |
| Folate | 93µg | 307µg | 54% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.514mg | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 7.371g | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 70mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.55mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 955mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 61.2mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 3.23mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 156µg | 14% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 15.22g | 14% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 4.88g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.428mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 220mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 3.014g | 6% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 50mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 2.339g | 2% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 4.6µg | 2% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 331kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 64.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 21.46g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
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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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230%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.785g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried rosemary contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried rosemary is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried rosemary 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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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