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Saffron vs. Game — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between saffron and game

  • Saffron has more manganese, vitamin C, iron, magnesium, potassium, folate, and fiber; however, game has more vitamin B2 and selenium.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1234% more.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index than game.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, saffron and Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted.

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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%
Game
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 1.2% 33% 158% 71% 46% 90% 7% 2.9% 70%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +842.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2675%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +363.4%
Contains more IronIron +164.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +54%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +129027.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130.4%

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% 32% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 65% 168% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +173.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Game
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29% 3% 66% 2%
Protein: 29.45 g
Fats: 2.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.9 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more FatsFats +119.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +175.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +157.7%
Contains more WaterWater +453.8%

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
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44% 29% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.97 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.58 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +256.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -38.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +46.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Game
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Game Opinion
Calories 310kcal 150kcal Saffron
Protein 11.43g 29.45g Game
Fats 5.85g 2.67g Saffron
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg Saffron
Net carbs 61.47g 0g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 0g Saffron
Cholesterol 0mg 126mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 28mg Saffron
Calcium 111mg 4mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 372mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 4.2mg Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 0g Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.213mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 1.68mg Game
Phosphorus 252mg 210mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 54mg Game
Vitamin A 530IU 0IU Saffron
Vitamin A 27µg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.022mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 12.9µg Game
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.26mg Game
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.73mg Game
Vitamin B3 1.46mg Saffron
Vitamin B6 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 9µg Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.97g Game
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 0.63g Game
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.58g Saffron
Threonine 1.362mg Game
Isoleucine 1.126mg Game
Leucine 2.489mg Game
Lysine 2.462mg Game
Methionine 0.838mg Game
Phenylalanine 1.166mg Game
Valine 1.31mg Game
Histidine 1.401mg Game
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Saffron Game
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
56%
Saffron
18%
Game
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
50%
Game

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 126mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.616g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Game
Game is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Game
Game is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173844/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.