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Saffron vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Saffron and Ice cream sandwich

  • Saffron is higher than Ice cream sandwich in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 1219% more than Ice cream sandwich.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, saffron and Ice cream sandwich.

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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 +29.1%
Contains more Iron +4169.2%
Contains more Magnesium +810.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Potassium +1399.1%
Contains more Zinc +81.7%
Contains more Copper +29.1%
Contains more Manganese +7356.2%
Contains more Selenium +80.6%
Contains less Sodium -12.8%
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 26% 10% 21% 31% 11% 17% 17% 85% 50% 17%
Contains more Calcium +29.1%
Contains more Iron +4169.2%
Contains more Magnesium +810.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Potassium +1399.1%
Contains more Zinc +81.7%
Contains more Copper +29.1%
Contains more Manganese +7356.2%
Contains more Selenium +80.6%
Contains less Sodium -12.8%

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 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3507.1%
Contains more Folate +173.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.111
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.566
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 18% 8% 0% 0% 28% 34% 30% 13% 7% 26% 7% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3507.1%
Contains more Folate +173.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.111
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.566

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +166.4%
Contains more Carbs +76%
Contains more Other +395.5%
Contains more Fats +46.5%
Contains more Water +310.9%
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
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +166.4%
Contains more Carbs +76%
Contains more Other +395.5%
Contains more Fats +46.5%
Contains more Water +310.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +520.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.272
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +520.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.272

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Ice cream sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 37.14g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 4.29g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 8.57g Ice cream sandwich
Carbs 65.37g 37.14g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 237kcal Saffron
Sugar 18.57g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 0g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 86mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0.26mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 29mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 72mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 115mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 129mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 1.09mg 0.6mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.254mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.381mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 3.1µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 286IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 86µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin E 0.4mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.111mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.146mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 1.566mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.209mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.028mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 34µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.05µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin K 1.3µg Ice cream sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 2.317g Saffron
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 2.661g Ice cream sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 2.272g Ice cream sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Saffron Ice cream sandwich
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
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.57g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.731g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.