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Saffron vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between saffron and edible mushroom?

  • Saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, folate, and fiber, yet edible mushroom is higher in vitamin B3.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1233% more.
  • Saffron has 38 times more vitamin C than edible mushroom. While saffron has 80.8mg of vitamin C, edible mushroom has only 2.1mg.
  • The glycemic index of edible mushroom is lower.

We used Spices, saffron and Mushrooms, white, raw types in this article.

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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 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2833.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +442.1%
Contains more IronIron +2120%
Contains more ZincZinc +109.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +193%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60342.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.318mg

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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3747.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +871.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +447.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +269.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1620.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1905.2%
Contains more OtherOther +533.7%
Contains more WaterWater +676.9%

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
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1191.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Edible mushroom DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.047mg 1233%
Iron 11.1mg 0.5mg 133%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 2.1mg 87%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.104mg 70%
Magnesium 264mg 9mg 61%
Potassium 1724mg 318mg 41%
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 30%
Phosphorus 252mg 86mg 24%
Carbs 65.37g 3.26g 21%
Folate 93µg 17µg 19%
Protein 11.43g 3.09g 17%
Calories 310kcal 22kcal 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.16g 13%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 3.607mg 13%
Fiber 3.9g 1g 12%
Calcium 111mg 3mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.402mg 10%
Fats 5.85g 0.34g 8%
Saturated fat 1.586g 0.05g 7%
Selenium 5.6µg 9.3µg 7%
Sodium 148mg 5mg 6%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.52mg 5%
Choline 17.3mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.081mg 3%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Copper 0.328mg 0.318mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 0g 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 2.26g N/A
Sugar 1.98g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 0.12mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Edible mushroom
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
26%
Edible mushroom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
27%
Edible mushroom

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.536g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.