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Saffron vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Saffron and Icing?

  • Saffron is richer than Icing in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Phosphorus, Folate, and Fiber.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1235% more.

We used Spices, saffron and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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.
Saffron
Saffron
10
:
0
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +3600%
Contains more Iron +6837.5%
Contains more Magnesium +26300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1300%
Contains more Potassium +4970.6%
Contains less Sodium -19.6%
Contains more Zinc +1457.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +5500%
Saffron
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +3600%
Contains more Iron +6837.5%
Contains more Magnesium +26300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1300%
Contains more Potassium +4970.6%
Contains less Sodium -19.6%
Contains more Zinc +1457.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +5500%

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.
Saffron
Saffron
6
:
4
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +563.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1062.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.1%
Saffron
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%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +563.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1062.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saffron
Saffron
2
:
3
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Other +572.8%
Contains more Fats +177.4%
Contains more Water +26.6%
Equal in Carbs - 67.89
Saffron
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
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Other +572.8%
Contains more Fats +177.4%
Contains more Water +26.6%
Equal in Carbs - 67.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saffron
Saffron
1
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1032.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +284.7%
Saffron
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1032.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +284.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Icing Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 67.89g Icing
Protein 11.43g 0g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 65.37g 67.89g Icing
Calories 310kcal 418kcal Icing
Sugar 63.1g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 0g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 3mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0.16mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 1mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 18mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 34mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 184mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 0.07mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 0.1µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 0IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Saffron
Vitamin E 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.01mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.22mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.055mg Icing
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 8µg Saffron
Vitamin K 13µg Icing
Saturated Fat 1.586g 2.974g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Saffron Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.388g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.