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Saffron vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between saffron and hash browns

  • Hash browns have less manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, phosphorus, and folate than saffron.
  • Saffron covers your daily need for manganese, 1228% more than hash browns.
  • Saffron has 19 times more iron than hash browns. While saffron has 11.1mg of iron, hash browns have only 0.6mg.
  • Saffron has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of saffron is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, saffron and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty.

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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.
Saffron
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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 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1157.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +484.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +385.6%
Contains more IronIron +1750%
Contains more CopperCopper +228%
Contains more ZincZinc +202.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17879.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1300%

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 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1396.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +602.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +443%
Contains more FolateFolate +675%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +343%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +126.4%
Contains more OtherOther +144.4%
Contains more FatsFats +191.3%
Contains more WaterWater +314%

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
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1724.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +174.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Hash browns
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Hash browns DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.158mg 1228%
Iron 11.1mg 0.6mg 131%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 5.4mg 84%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.186mg 63%
Magnesium 264mg 21mg 58%
Potassium 1724mg 355mg 40%
Copper 0.328mg 0.1mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 5.665g 24%
Phosphorus 252mg 98mg 22%
Folate 93µg 12µg 20%
Protein 11.43g 2.58g 18%
Sodium 148mg 566mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 7.827g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.038mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 17%
Fats 5.85g 17.04g 17%
Carbs 65.37g 28.88g 12%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Calcium 111mg 19mg 9%
Selenium 5.6µg 0.4µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.36mg 7%
Fiber 3.9g 2.7g 5%
Saturated fat 1.586g 2.54g 4%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Calories 310kcal 272kcal 2%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 1.838mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.137mg 2%
Net carbs 61.47g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.056g N/A
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Hash browns
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
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.954g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns 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 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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/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.