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Saffron vs. Horseradish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between saffron and horseradish

  • Horseradish has less manganese, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B2.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1230% more.
  • Saffron has 26 times more iron than horseradish. Saffron has 11.1mg of iron, while horseradish has 0.42mg.
  • Saffron is lower in sodium.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index than horseradish.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, saffron and Horseradish, prepared.

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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 19% 17% 22% 16% 19% 23% 13% 55% 16% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +877.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +98.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +600.8%
Contains more IronIron +2542.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +465.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +712.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22446%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

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 83% 0% 0.2% 0% 2% 5.5% 7.2% 5.6% 17% 0% 3.3% 43% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +224.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1012.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +278.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1283.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.2%
~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
11% 85% 2%
Protein: 1.18 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 11.29 g
Water: 85.08 g
Other: 1.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +868.6%
Contains more FatsFats +747.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +479%
Contains more OtherOther +209.7%
Contains more WaterWater +615%

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% 23% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.339 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +230%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +509.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Horseradish DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.126mg 1230%
Iron 11.1mg 0.42mg 134%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.073mg 72%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 24.9mg 62%
Magnesium 264mg 27mg 56%
Potassium 1724mg 246mg 43%
Phosphorus 252mg 31mg 32%
Copper 0.328mg 0.058mg 30%
Protein 11.43g 1.18g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.024mg 19%
Carbs 65.37g 11.29g 18%
Calories 310kcal 48kcal 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.339g 12%
Sodium 148mg 420mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.008mg 9%
Folate 93µg 57µg 9%
Fats 5.85g 0.69g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.386mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.586g 0.09g 7%
Calcium 111mg 56mg 6%
Selenium 5.6µg 2.8µg 5%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 2%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.83mg 2%
Fiber 3.9g 3.3g 2%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Choline 6.5mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 0.13g 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 7.99g N/A
Sugar 7.99g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Saffron Horseradish
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
13%
Horseradish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
22%
Horseradish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.496g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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. Horseradish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173472/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.