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Saffron vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Saffron and Heart of palm different?

  • Saffron is higher in Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Calcium, however, Heart of palm is richer in Copper, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Saffron is 118% higher.
  • Saffron contains 26 times more Magnesium than Heart of palm. While Saffron contains 264mg of Magnesium, Heart of palm contains only 10mg.

Spices, saffron and Hearts of palm, raw 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 +516.7%
Contains more Iron +556.8%
Contains more Magnesium +2540%
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Zinc +242.2%
Contains more Copper +96.3%
Equal in Potassium - 1806
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 6% 64% 8% 60% 160% 2% 102% 215% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +556.8%
Contains more Magnesium +2540%
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Zinc +242.2%
Contains more Copper +96.3%
Equal in Potassium - 1806

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 A +679.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +910%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.7%
Contains more Folate +287.5%
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 5% 10% 0% 27% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +679.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +910%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.7%
Contains more Folate +287.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +323.3%
Contains more Fats +2825%
Contains more Carbs +155.3%
Contains more Other +173.9%
Contains more Water +484%
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% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more Protein +323.3%
Contains more Fats +2825%
Contains more Carbs +155.3%
Contains more Other +173.9%
Contains more Water +484%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8480%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2222.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8480%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2222.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Heart of palm Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 24.11g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 2.7g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 0.2g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 25.61g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 115kcal Saffron
Sugar 17.16g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 1.5g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 18mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 1.69mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 10mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 140mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 1806mg Heart of palm
Sodium 148mg 14mg Heart of palm
Zinc 1.09mg 3.73mg Heart of palm
Copper 0.328mg 0.644mg Heart of palm
Manganese 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 0.7µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 68IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 3µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.5mg Heart of palm
Vitamin C 80.8mg 8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.05mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.18mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.9mg Saffron
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.81mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 24µg Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.046g Heart of palm
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.005g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.089g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Heart of palm
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
26%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
62%
Heart of palm

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 - 17.16g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Heart of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167714/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.