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Saffron vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are saffron and jerky different?

  • Saffron is higher in manganese, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium; however, jerky is richer in zinc and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1230% higher.
  • Saffron has less saturated fat.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index (0) than saffron (70).

Spices, saffron and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed are the varieties used 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +417.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +455%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.8%
Contains more IronIron +104.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25492.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +644%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.1%

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%
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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% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +464.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.1%

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
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +494.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +190.5%
Contains more FatsFats +337.6%
Contains more WaterWater +96.3%
Contains more OtherOther +25.5%

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
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2535.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Jerky DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.111mg 1230%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg 90%
Sodium 148mg 2081mg 84%
Iron 11.1mg 5.42mg 71%
Zinc 1.09mg 8.11mg 64%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.179mg 64%
Magnesium 264mg 51mg 51%
Protein 11.43g 33.2g 44%
Saturated fat 1.586g 10.85g 42%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Potassium 1724mg 597mg 33%
Fats 5.85g 25.6g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 11.305g 27%
Phosphorus 252mg 407mg 22%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Carbs 65.37g 11g 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Copper 0.328mg 0.227mg 11%
Folate 93µg 134µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.142mg 10%
Selenium 5.6µg 10.7µg 9%
Calcium 111mg 20mg 9%
Fiber 3.9g 1.8g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 1.011g 7%
Calories 310kcal 410kcal 5%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.154mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 1.732mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 9g N/A
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 Jerky
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
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 1933mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.264g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.