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Saffron vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Saffron and French fries

  • Saffron is higher than French fries in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 1224% more than French fries.
  • Saffron contains 17 times more Vitamin C than French fries. While Saffron contains 80.8mg of Vitamin C, French fries contain only 4.7mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, saffron and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +1270.4%
Contains more Magnesium +654.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.6%
Contains more Potassium +197.8%
Contains less Sodium -29.5%
Contains more Zinc +118%
Contains more Copper +164.5%
Contains more Manganese +11401.2%
Contains more Selenium +522.2%
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% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +1270.4%
Contains more Magnesium +654.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.6%
Contains more Potassium +197.8%
Contains less Sodium -29.5%
Contains more Zinc +118%
Contains more Copper +164.5%
Contains more Manganese +11401.2%
Contains more Selenium +522.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1619.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +584.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.5%
Contains more Folate +210%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.8%
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 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1619.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +584.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.5%
Contains more Folate +210%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +233.2%
Contains more Carbs +57.7%
Contains more Other +194.6%
Contains more Fats +151.8%
Contains more Water +223.9%
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% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Protein +233.2%
Contains more Carbs +57.7%
Contains more Other +194.6%
Contains more Fats +151.8%
Contains more Water +223.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1291.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.2%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1291.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron French fries Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 37.64g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 3.43g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 14.73g French fries
Carbs 65.37g 41.44g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 312kcal French fries
Sugar 0.3g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 3.8g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 18mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0.81mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 35mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 125mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 579mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 210mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 0.5mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.124mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.247mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 0.9µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 0IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Saffron
Vitamin E 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 80.8mg 4.7mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.039mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.372mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 30µg Saffron
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
Trans Fat 0g 0.06g Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 2.336g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron French fries
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (70)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.