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Saffron vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between saffron and dulce de Leche

  • Dulce de Leche has less manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, folate, and fiber.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1235% more.
  • Saffron is lower in saturated fat.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index than dulce de Leche.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, saffron and Dulce de Leche.

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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 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +392.6%
Contains more IronIron +6429.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +8100%
Contains more ZincZinc +38%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1420300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +107.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +126.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.8%

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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3007.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +618.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +595.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6212.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +745.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +174.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.1%
Contains more OtherOther +211.4%
Contains more FatsFats +25.6%
Contains more WaterWater +141.3%

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
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +451.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +399.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.002mg 1235%
Iron 11.1mg 0.17mg 137%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 2.6mg 87%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.016mg 76%
Magnesium 264mg 22mg 58%
Potassium 1724mg 350mg 40%
Copper 0.328mg 0.004mg 36%
Folate 93µg 11µg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 17%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Calcium 111mg 251mg 14%
Saturated fat 1.586g 4.534g 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.375g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.405mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg 10%
Protein 11.43g 6.84g 9%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.21mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.016mg 8%
Phosphorus 252mg 193mg 8%
Selenium 5.6µg 2.7µg 5%
Vitamin A 27µg 74µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 2.143g 4%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.79mg 3%
Carbs 65.37g 55.35g 3%
Fats 5.85g 7.35g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Sodium 148mg 129mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Calories 310kcal 315kcal 0%
Net carbs 61.47g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 49.74g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.364g N/A
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Dulce de Leche
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
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.948g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.