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Saffron vs. Feijoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Saffron and Feijoa

  • Feijoa contains less Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Folate than Saffron.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1231% higher.
  • Feijoa contains 79 times less Iron than Saffron. Saffron contains 11.1mg of Iron, while Feijoa contains 0.14mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron and Feijoa, raw.

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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.
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Feijoa
Contains more Calcium +552.9%
Contains more Iron +7828.6%
Contains more Magnesium +2833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1226.3%
Contains more Potassium +902.3%
Contains more Zinc +1716.7%
Contains more Copper +811.1%
Contains more Manganese +33719%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 6% 7% 9% 16% 1% 2% 12% 11% 0%
Contains more Calcium +552.9%
Contains more Iron +7828.6%
Contains more Magnesium +2833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1226.3%
Contains more Potassium +902.3%
Contains more Zinc +1716.7%
Contains more Copper +811.1%
Contains more Manganese +33719%
Contains less Sodium -98%

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.
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Feijoa
Contains more Vitamin A +8733.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +394.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1407.5%
Contains more Folate +304.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 110% 2% 5% 6% 14% 16% 18% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +8733.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +394.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1407.5%
Contains more Folate +304.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Feijoa
Contains more Protein +1509.9%
Contains more Fats +1292.9%
Contains more Carbs +329.8%
Contains more Other +1334.2%
Contains more Water +599.8%
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
15% 83%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 0.42 g
Carbs: 15.21 g
Water: 83.28 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more Protein +1509.9%
Contains more Fats +1292.9%
Contains more Carbs +329.8%
Contains more Other +1334.2%
Contains more Water +599.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Feijoa
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +666.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1419.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
35% 19% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.136 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +666.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1419.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Feijoa Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 8.81g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 0.71g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 0.42g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 15.21g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 61kcal Saffron
Fructose 2.95g Feijoa
Sugar 8.2g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 6.4g Feijoa
Calcium 111mg 17mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0.14mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 9mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 19mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 172mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 3mg Feijoa
Zinc 1.09mg 0.06mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.036mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.084mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 6IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.16mg Feijoa
Vitamin C 80.8mg 32.9mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.006mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.018mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.295mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.233mg Feijoa
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.067mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 23µg Saffron
Vitamin K 3.5µg Feijoa
Tryptophan 0.007mg Feijoa
Threonine 0.019mg Feijoa
Isoleucine 0.019mg Feijoa
Leucine 0.028mg Feijoa
Lysine 0.038mg Feijoa
Methionine 0.007mg Feijoa
Phenylalanine 0.019mg Feijoa
Valine 0.019mg Feijoa
Histidine 0.009mg Feijoa
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.104g Feijoa
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.056g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.136g Saffron
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.107g Feijoa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Feijoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Feijoa
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
15%
Feijoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
7%
Feijoa

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 - 8.2g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Feijoa
Feijoa contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Feijoa
Feijoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.482g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feijoa
Feijoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Feijoa
Feijoa is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Feijoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168176/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.