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Saffron vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Saffron and Graham cracker

  • Saffron has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, and Copper, however, Graham cracker is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 1191% more than Graham cracker.
  • Saffron contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 +44.2%
Contains more Iron +193.7%
Contains more Magnesium +560%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.2%
Contains more Potassium +914.1%
Contains less Sodium -67.8%
Contains more Zinc +13.5%
Contains more Copper +92.9%
Contains more Manganese +2687.8%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
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 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Calcium +44.2%
Contains more Iron +193.7%
Contains more Magnesium +560%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.2%
Contains more Potassium +914.1%
Contains less Sodium -67.8%
Contains more Zinc +13.5%
Contains more Copper +92.9%
Contains more Manganese +2687.8%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%

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 +26400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +547.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204%
Equal in Folate - 91
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% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +26400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +547.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204%
Equal in Folate - 91

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +70.9%
Contains more Water +251%
Contains more Other +228.3%
Contains more Fats +81.2%
Contains more Carbs +18.8%
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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +70.9%
Contains more Water +251%
Contains more Other +228.3%
Contains more Fats +81.2%
Contains more Carbs +18.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +484.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +160.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.633
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +484.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +160.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.633

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 11.43g 6.69g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 10.6g Graham cracker
Carbs 65.37g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 310kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 3.4g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 77mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 3.78mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 40mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 185mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 170mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 459mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 0.96mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.17mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 1.019mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 6.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 530IU 2IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Saffron
Vitamin E 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.156mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 91µg Saffron
Vitamin K 14.3µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0g 0.055g Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 1.633g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 2.509g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 5.388g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Graham cracker
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
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker 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 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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.