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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 from Saffron is 1234% higher.
  • Saffron contains 139 times more Iron than Grapefruit. While Saffron contains 11.1mg of Iron, Grapefruit contains only 0.08mg.

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.
Contains more Calcium +404.5%
Contains more Iron +13775%
Contains more Magnesium +2833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1300%
Contains more Potassium +1177%
Contains more Zinc +1457.1%
Contains more Copper +925%
Contains more Manganese +129027.3%
Contains more Selenium +5500%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +404.5%
Contains more Iron +13775%
Contains more Magnesium +2833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1300%
Contains more Potassium +1177%
Contains more Zinc +1457.1%
Contains more Copper +925%
Contains more Manganese +129027.3%
Contains more Selenium +5500%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +159%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +761.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +615.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1805.7%
Contains more Folate +615.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +117%
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 69% 3% 0% 105% 11% 8% 4% 16% 13% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +159%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +761.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +615.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1805.7%
Contains more Folate +615.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +117%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1384.4%
Contains more Fats +4078.6%
Contains more Carbs +513.2%
Contains more Other +1373%
Contains more Water +640%
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 Protein +1384.4%
Contains more Fats +4078.6%
Contains more Carbs +513.2%
Contains more Other +1373%
Contains more Water +640%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2045%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5641.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2045%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5641.7%
Contains less Saturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 9.06g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 0.77g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 0.14g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 10.66g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 42kcal Saffron
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 6.89g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 1.6g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 22mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0.08mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 9mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 18mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 135mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 0mg Grapefruit
Zinc 1.09mg 0.07mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.032mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.022mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 0.1µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.13mg Grapefruit
Vitamin C 80.8mg 31.2mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.043mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.031mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.204mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.262mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.053mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 13µg Saffron
Tryptophan 0.008mg Grapefruit
Threonine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Isoleucine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Leucine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Lysine 0.019mg Grapefruit
Methionine 0.007mg Grapefruit
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Valine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Histidine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.021g Grapefruit
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.02g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.036g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Saffron Grapefruit
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
20%
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.