Saffron vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between saffron and eggs?
- Saffron is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium, while eggs are higher in copper, vitamin B12, and selenium.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1234% higher.
- Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than eggs (0).
We used Spices, saffron and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2540% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +122% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1268.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +832.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +109161.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +509.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +450% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +74.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2181.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +734.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +451.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +5736.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +409.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +81.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +527.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +46.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +850.3% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 0.026mg | 1234% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 2mg | 186% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 373mg | 124% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 1.19mg | 124% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 0mg | 90% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.121mg | 68% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 10mg | 60% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 126mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.11µg | 46% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 30.8µg | 46% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 28% | |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 1.12g | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.513mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 149µg | 14% |
| Folate | 93µg | 44µg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 172mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 87IU | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 2.2µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 4.077g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 0.064mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 3.267g | 8% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 155kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
| Fats | 5.85g | 10.61g | 7% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 50mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 1.414g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.066mg | 4% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 12.58g | 2% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 124mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.12g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.038g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.681g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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.