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Saffron vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are saffron and grapefruit different?

  • Saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin C, potassium, phosphorus, copper, folate, and vitamin B2 than grapefruit.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1234% higher.
  • Saffron contains 139 times more iron than grapefruit. While saffron contains 11.1mg of iron, grapefruit contains only 0.08mg.
  • Grapefruit has a lower glycemic index (25) than saffron (70).

Spices, saffron and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas are the varieties used in this article.

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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 6.4% 6.6% 12% 3% 11% 1.9% 7.7% 0% 2.9% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2833.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +404.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1177%
Contains more IronIron +13775%
Contains more CopperCopper +925%
Contains more ZincZinc +1457.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +129027.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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 104% 19% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +159%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +761.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +615.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1805.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +615.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +114.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1384.4%
Contains more FatsFats +4078.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +513.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1373%
Contains more WaterWater +640%

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
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.036 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2045%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5641.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Grapefruit DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.022mg 1234%
Iron 11.1mg 0.08mg 138%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.053mg 74%
Magnesium 264mg 9mg 61%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 31.2mg 55%
Potassium 1724mg 135mg 47%
Phosphorus 252mg 18mg 33%
Copper 0.328mg 0.032mg 33%
Protein 11.43g 0.77g 21%
Folate 93µg 13µg 20%
Carbs 65.37g 10.66g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.031mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.036g 14%
Calories 310kcal 42kcal 13%
Selenium 5.6µg 0.1µg 10%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.07mg 9%
Fiber 3.9g 1.6g 9%
Calcium 111mg 22mg 9%
Fats 5.85g 0.14g 9%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.204mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.586g 0.021g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.043mg 6%
Sodium 148mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 5%
Vitamin A 27µg 58µg 3%
Fructose 1.77g 2%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1%
Choline 7.7mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 0.02g 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 9.06g N/A
Sugar 6.89g N/A
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.013mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 0.019mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.015mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Grapefruit
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
15%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.565g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.