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Saffron vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Saffron and Egg?

  • Saffron is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Potassium, while Egg is higher in Copper, Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1234% higher.

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.
Saffron
Saffron
7
:
3
Egg
Egg
Contains more Calcium +122%
Contains more Iron +832.8%
Contains more Magnesium +2540%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.5%
Contains more Potassium +1268.3%
Contains more Manganese +109161.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.2%
Contains more Copper +509.8%
Contains more Selenium +450%
Equal in Zinc - 1.05
Saffron
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Egg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Contains more Calcium +122%
Contains more Iron +832.8%
Contains more Magnesium +2540%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.5%
Contains more Potassium +1268.3%
Contains more Manganese +109161.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.2%
Contains more Copper +509.8%
Contains more Selenium +450%
Equal in Zinc - 1.05

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.
Saffron
Saffron
6
:
6
Egg
Egg
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +734.7%
Contains more Folate +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 520
Saffron
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Egg
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +734.7%
Contains more Folate +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 520

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saffron
Saffron
2
:
3
Egg
Egg
Contains more Carbs +5736.6%
Contains more Other +409.3%
Contains more Protein +10.1%
Contains more Fats +81.4%
Contains more Water +527.1%
Saffron
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
Egg
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more Carbs +5736.6%
Contains more Other +409.3%
Contains more Protein +10.1%
Contains more Fats +81.4%
Contains more Water +527.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saffron
Saffron
2
:
1
Egg
Egg
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +850.3%
Saffron
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Egg
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Saffron Egg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Egg Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 1.12g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 12.58g Egg
Fats 5.85g 10.61g Egg
Carbs 65.37g 1.12g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 155kcal Saffron
Sugar 1.12g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 0g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 50mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 1.19mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 10mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 172mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 126mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 124mg Egg
Zinc 1.09mg 1.05mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 2mg Egg
Manganese 28.408mg 0.026mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 30.8µg Egg
Vitamin A 530IU 520IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 149µg Egg
Vitamin E 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU Egg
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg Egg
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.066mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.513mg Egg
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.064mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 1.398mg Egg
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.121mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 44µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.11µg Egg
Vitamin K 0.3µg Egg
Tryptophan 0.153mg Egg
Threonine 0.604mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.686mg Egg
Leucine 1.075mg Egg
Lysine 0.904mg Egg
Methionine 0.392mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.668mg Egg
Valine 0.767mg Egg
Histidine 0.298mg Egg
Cholesterol 0mg 373mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 3.267g Saffron
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Egg
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 4.077g Egg
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 1.414g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Egg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
60%
Saffron
45%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.681g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
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.

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.