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Saffron vs. Lablab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between saffron and lablab

  • Saffron is higher in manganese, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, folate, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, yet lablab is higher in zinc.
  • Saffron covers your daily manganese needs 1214% more than lablab.
  • The glycemic index of lablab is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, saffron and Hyacinth beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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%
Lablab
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 12% 30% 172% 114% 78% 51% 0.91% 63% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +222%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +177.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +411.6%
Contains more IronIron +142.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5793.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.341mg

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%
Lablab
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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% 0% 0% 68% 8.5% 7.7% 19% 8.5% 0% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +621.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +255.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2629.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +2225%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +134.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
Lablab
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8% 21% 69%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 20.69 g
Water: 69.13 g
Other: 1.46 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.4%
Contains more FatsFats +908.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +215.9%
Contains more OtherOther +273.3%
Contains more WaterWater +480.9%

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
Lablab
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27% 7% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.245 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1550%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +743.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Lablab DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.482mg 1214%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg 90%
Iron 11.1mg 4.58mg 82%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.037mg 75%
Magnesium 264mg 82mg 43%
Potassium 1724mg 337mg 41%
Folate 93µg 4µg 22%
Phosphorus 252mg 120mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.037mg 18%
Fiber 3.9g 16%
Zinc 1.09mg 2.85mg 16%
Carbs 65.37g 20.69g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.27mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.245g 12%
Calories 310kcal 117kcal 10%
Fats 5.85g 0.58g 8%
Saturated fat 1.586g 0.099g 7%
Protein 11.43g 8.14g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.411mg 7%
Calcium 111mg 40mg 7%
Sodium 148mg 7mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.316mg 6%
Selenium 5.6µg 2.8µg 5%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 0.026g 1%
Copper 0.328mg 0.341mg 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 20.69g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.315mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0%
Leucine 0.691mg 0%
Lysine 0.556mg 0%
Methionine 0.065mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.41mg 0%
Valine 0.422mg 0%
Histidine 0.233mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Lablab
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
9%
Lablab
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
59%
Lablab

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lablab
Lablab contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lablab
Lablab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.487g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lablab
Lablab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Lablab
Lablab is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Lablab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175211/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.