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Saffron vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between saffron and margarine

  • Saffron is richer in iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, phosphorus, and folate, yet margarine is richer in vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for saffron is 138% higher.
  • Saffron contains less saturated fat.
  • Margarine has a lower glycemic index than saffron.

Food types used in this article are Spices, saffron and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +8700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +9477.8%
Contains more IronIron +18400%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4940%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%

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 0.67% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +40300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +621.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11122.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +9200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~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
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +7043.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9238.6%
Contains more OtherOther +185.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1279.7%
Contains more WaterWater +38.8%

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
19% 50% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8962.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1075.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Margarine
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Margarine DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 1235%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 24.302g 148%
Iron 11.1mg 0.06mg 138%
Fats 5.85g 80.71g 115%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 38.877g 96%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0.2mg 90%
Vitamin A 27µg 819µg 88%
Vitamin K 93µg 78%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.009mg 77%
Magnesium 264mg 3mg 62%
Saturated fat 1.586g 15.189g 62%
Vitamin E 9mg 60%
Potassium 1724mg 18mg 50%
Copper 0.328mg 0mg 36%
Phosphorus 252mg 5mg 35%
Folate 93µg 1µg 23%
Protein 11.43g 0.16g 23%
Carbs 65.37g 0.7g 22%
Calories 310kcal 717kcal 20%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.037mg 18%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Calcium 111mg 3mg 11%
Selenium 5.6µg 0µg 10%
Zinc 1.09mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.01mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.023mg 9%
Sodium 148mg 2mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg 4%
Choline 12.4mg 2%
Net carbs 61.47g 0.7g N/A
Trans fat 0g 14.89g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Margarine
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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.603g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.