Saffron vs. Ground cloves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Saffron and Ground cloves different?
- Saffron is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Folate, while Ground cloves are higher in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, and Zinc.
- Ground cloves covers your daily need of Manganese 1379% more than Saffron.
- Saffron contains 404 times more Vitamin C than Ground cloves. Saffron contains 80.8mg of Vitamin C, while Ground cloves contain 0.2mg.
- Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat.
Spices, saffron and Spices, cloves, ground types were 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 PotassiumPotassium | +69% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +142.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +469.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +112.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +40300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +231.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +158.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +272% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
Protein:
5.97 g
Fats:
13 g
Carbs:
65.53 g
Water:
9.87 g
Other:
5.63 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +91.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +122.2% |
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Carbs
~65.53g
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Other
~5.63g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.067 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.952 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.606 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -59.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +224.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +74.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 310kcal | 274kcal |
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| Protein | 11.43g | 5.97g |
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| Fats | 5.85g | 13g |
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| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 61.47g | 31.63g |
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| Carbs | 65.37g | 65.53g |
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| Magnesium | 264mg | 259mg |
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| Calcium | 111mg | 632mg |
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| Potassium | 1724mg | 1020mg |
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| Iron | 11.1mg | 11.83mg |
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| Sugar | 2.38g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 33.9g |
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| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.368mg |
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| Zinc | 1.09mg | 2.32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 104mg |
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| Sodium | 148mg | 277mg |
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| Vitamin A | 530IU | 160IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 27µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin E | 8.82mg |
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 60.127mg |
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| Selenium | 5.6µg | 7.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.158mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 1.56mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.509mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.391mg |
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| Vitamin K | 141.8µg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 25µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.254g |
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| Choline | 37.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.586g | 3.952g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.429g | 1.393g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 3.606g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.03mg |
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| Threonine | 0.18mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.24mg |
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| Leucine | 0.4mg |
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| Lysine | 0.37mg |
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| Methionine | 0.08mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.23mg |
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| Valine | 0.34mg |
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| Histidine | 0.13mg |
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| Fructose | 1.07g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.585g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.184g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.557g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
56%
63%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
906%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.366g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground cloves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground cloves is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground cloves is relatively richer in minerals
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.