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Saffron vs. Goat cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between saffron and goat cheese

  • Saffron is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium, yet goat cheese is richer in vitamin B2 and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1231% higher.
  • Saffron contains less saturated fat.
  • Goat cheese has a lower glycemic index than saffron.

Food types used in this article are Spices, saffron and Cheese, goat, semisoft type.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 89% 14% 61% 188% 18% 161% 54% 12% 21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +810.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +991.1%
Contains more IronIron +585.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30446.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +168.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +72%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.8%

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% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
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% 136% 5.2% 7.5% 18% 156% 22% 11% 14% 28% 6.3% 1.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1583.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +4550%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1407.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
22% 30% 46% 3%
Protein: 21.58 g
Fats: 29.84 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 45.52 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54375%
Contains more OtherOther +85.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.8%
Contains more FatsFats +410.1%
Contains more WaterWater +282.5%

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
73% 24% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.639 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.709 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +191.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1486.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Goat cheese DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.093mg 1231%
Iron 11.1mg 1.62mg 119%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg 90%
Saturated fat 1.586g 20.639g 87%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.06mg 73%
Magnesium 264mg 29mg 56%
Potassium 1724mg 158mg 46%
Vitamin A 27µg 407µg 42%
Fats 5.85g 29.84g 37%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.676mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg 26%
Copper 0.328mg 0.564mg 26%
Folate 93µg 2µg 23%
Carbs 65.37g 0.12g 22%
Protein 11.43g 21.58g 20%
Calcium 111mg 298mg 19%
Phosphorus 252mg 375mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 6.808g 16%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Sodium 148mg 415mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.709g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.072mg 4%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.66mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Calories 310kcal 364kcal 3%
Selenium 5.6µg 3.8µg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 1.148mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Net carbs 61.47g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Tryptophan 0.227mg 0%
Threonine 0.805mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.893mg 0%
Leucine 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 1.549mg 0%
Methionine 0.575mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.859mg 0%
Valine 1.485mg 0%
Histidine 0.589mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Goat cheese
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
54%
Saffron
32%
Goat cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
64%
Goat cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.053g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Goat cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173433/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.