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Saffron vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between saffron and hot dogs?

  • Saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium, yet hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1233% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in saffron is lower.
  • The glycemic index of hot dogs is lower.

We used Spices, saffron and Frankfurter, meat types 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.
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 11% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1660%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1034.2%
Contains more IronIron +918.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +238.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63028.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +123.2%

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%
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% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +508.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1467.6%
Contains more OtherOther +55.7%
Contains more FatsFats +340.3%
Contains more WaterWater +373.2%

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
33% 49% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2554.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Hot dog DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.045mg 1233%
Iron 11.1mg 1.09mg 125%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg 90%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.166mg 65%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.57µg 65%
Magnesium 264mg 15mg 59%
Potassium 1724mg 152mg 46%
Sodium 148mg 1090mg 41%
Fats 5.85g 25.76g 31%
Saturated fat 1.586g 7.666g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 11.386g 27%
Copper 0.328mg 0.097mg 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 77mg 26%
Folate 93µg 6µg 22%
Carbs 65.37g 4.17g 20%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 4.404g 16%
Selenium 5.6µg 12.5µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.121mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 2.665mg 8%
Phosphorus 252mg 206mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.055mg 5%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Protein 11.43g 10.26g 2%
Calories 310kcal 290kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Zinc 1.09mg 1.2mg 1%
Calcium 111mg 99mg 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 4.17g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 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 Hot dog
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
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 942mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.08g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.