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Saffron vs. Grape leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Saffron and Grape leaves

  • Saffron has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, while Grape leaves has more Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1111% higher.
  • Grape leaves contain 7 times less Vitamin C than Saffron. Saffron contains 80.8mg of Vitamin C, while Grape leaves contain 11.1mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron and Grape leaves, 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.
Contains more Iron +322.1%
Contains more Magnesium +177.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.9%
Contains more Potassium +533.8%
Contains more Zinc +62.7%
Contains more Manganese +895%
Contains more Selenium +522.2%
Contains more Calcium +227%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Copper +26.5%
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 109% 99% 68% 39% 24% 2% 19% 139% 373% 5%
Contains more Iron +322.1%
Contains more Magnesium +177.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.9%
Contains more Potassium +533.8%
Contains more Zinc +62.7%
Contains more Manganese +895%
Contains more Selenium +522.2%
Contains more Calcium +227%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Copper +26.5%

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 C +627.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.5%
Contains more Folate +12%
Contains more Vitamin A +5092.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.8%
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 1652% 40% 0% 37% 10% 82% 45% 14% 93% 63% 0% 272%
Contains more Vitamin C +627.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.5%
Contains more Folate +12%
Contains more Vitamin A +5092.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +104.1%
Contains more Fats +175.9%
Contains more Carbs +277.6%
Contains more Other +230.3%
Contains more Water +516.1%
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
6% 2% 17% 73%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 2.12 g
Carbs: 17.31 g
Water: 73.32 g
Other: 1.65 g
Contains more Protein +104.1%
Contains more Fats +175.9%
Contains more Carbs +277.6%
Contains more Other +230.3%
Contains more Water +516.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +429.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
23% 5% 72%
Saturated Fat: 0.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.065 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +429.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Grape leaves Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 6.31g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 5.6g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 2.12g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 17.31g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 93kcal Saffron
Sugar 6.3g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 11g Grape leaves
Calcium 111mg 363mg Grape leaves
Iron 11.1mg 2.63mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 95mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 91mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 272mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 9mg Grape leaves
Zinc 1.09mg 0.67mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.415mg Grape leaves
Manganese 28.408mg 2.855mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 0.9µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 27521IU Grape leaves
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 1376µg Grape leaves
Vitamin E 2mg Grape leaves
Vitamin C 80.8mg 11.1mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.04mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.354mg Grape leaves
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 2.362mg Grape leaves
Vitamin B5 0.231mg Grape leaves
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.4mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 83µg Saffron
Vitamin K 108.6µg Grape leaves
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.336g Grape leaves
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.081g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 1.065g Saffron

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Saffron Grape leaves
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
192%
Grape leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
87%
Grape leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grape leaves
Grape leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grape leaves
Grape leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grape leaves
Grape leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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. Grape leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168575/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.