Saffron vs. Ground ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are saffron and ground ginger different?
- Saffron is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and folate, while ground ginger is higher in manganese, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, fiber, zinc, and copper.
- Ground ginger covers your daily need for manganese, 213% more than saffron.
- Saffron contains 115 times more vitamin C than ground ginger. Saffron contains 80.8mg of vitamin C, while ground ginger contains 0.7mg.
Spices, saffron and Spices, ginger, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +78.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +233.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +896.4% |
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 | +11442.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +615.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +558.9% |
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:
8.98 g
Fats:
4.24 g
Carbs:
71.62 g
Water:
9.94 g
Other:
5.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.7% |
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Carbs
~71.62g
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Other
~5.22g
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
2.599 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.929 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +122.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11.7% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 33.3mg | 213% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 19.8mg | 109% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 55.8µg | 91% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 0.7mg | 89% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 9.62mg | 51% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 14.1g | 41% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.626mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 3.64mg | 23% |
| Folate | 93µg | 13µg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.48mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 1320mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 214mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 168mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.477mg | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 0.929g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.17mg | 7% |
| Choline | 41.2mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.046mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 2.599g | 5% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 27mg | 5% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 8.98g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 2µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 71.62g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.78g | 2% | |
| Fats | 5.85g | 4.24g | 2% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 335kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 57.52g | N/A |
| Calcium | 111mg | 114mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.39g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.479g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.341mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.513mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.311mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.223g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
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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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
603%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.013g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground ginger 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 minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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