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Saffron vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between saffron and ham

  • Saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, magnesium, vitamin B6, potassium, and copper, while ham has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B12.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1233% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in saffron is lower.
  • Ham has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ham is 0, while the glycemic index of saffron is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.

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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%
Ham
Ham
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.4% 25% 56% 26% 79% 84% 157% 7% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1785.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1287.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +500.7%
Contains more IronIron +650%
Contains more CopperCopper +315.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52507.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +164.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +248.2%

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%
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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 0% 0% 5% 12% 189% 47% 75% 24% 92% 81% 0% 2.3% 46%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +3000%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +555.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~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
Ham
Ham
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21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4258%
Contains more OtherOther +24.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.1%
Contains more WaterWater +468.7%
~equal in Fats ~5.53g

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
Ham
Ham
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36% 53% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.54 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +282.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +510.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Ham DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.054mg 1233%
Iron 11.1mg 1.48mg 120%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg 90%
Magnesium 264mg 14mg 60%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.754mg 53%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.4mg 47%
Sodium 148mg 1203mg 46%
Potassium 1724mg 287mg 42%
Copper 0.328mg 0.079mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.65µg 27%
Selenium 5.6µg 19.5µg 25%
Folate 93µg 3µg 23%
Carbs 65.37g 1.5g 21%
Protein 11.43g 20.93g 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Zinc 1.09mg 2.88mg 16%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 4.023mg 16%
Choline 85.1mg 15%
Calcium 111mg 8mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.54g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 8%
Calories 310kcal 145kcal 8%
Phosphorus 252mg 196mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.202mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 2.62g 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 32IU 4%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Saturated fat 1.586g 1.81g 1%
Fats 5.85g 5.53g 0%
Net carbs 61.47g 1.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.931mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0%
Leucine 1.661mg 0%
Lysine 1.775mg 0%
Methionine 0.553mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.75mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Ham
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
44%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 1055mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.224g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.