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Saffron vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Saffron and Marinara sauce

  • Marinara sauce has less Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B2 than Saffron.
  • Saffron covers your daily need of Manganese 1229% more than Marinara sauce.
  • Saffron has 40 times more Vitamin C than Marinara sauce. While Saffron has 80.8mg of Vitamin C, Marinara sauce has only 2mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, saffron and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.

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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 +311.1%
Contains more Iron +1323.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +641.2%
Contains more Potassium +440.4%
Contains more Zinc +445%
Contains more Copper +304.9%
Contains more Manganese +20635.8%
Contains more Selenium +409.1%
Contains less Sodium -79.7%
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 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Contains more Calcium +311.1%
Contains more Iron +1323.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +641.2%
Contains more Potassium +440.4%
Contains more Zinc +445%
Contains more Copper +304.9%
Contains more Manganese +20635.8%
Contains more Selenium +409.1%
Contains less Sodium -79.7%

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 C +3940%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +379.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +337.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +483.8%
Contains more Folate +615.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.3%
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 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin C +3940%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +379.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +337.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +483.8%
Contains more Folate +615.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +710.6%
Contains more Fats +295.3%
Contains more Carbs +711%
Contains more Other +228.3%
Contains more Water +634.4%
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
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +710.6%
Contains more Fats +295.3%
Contains more Carbs +711%
Contains more Other +228.3%
Contains more Water +634.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +306.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +306.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Marinara sauce Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 6.26g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 1.41g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 1.48g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 8.06g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 51kcal Saffron
Sugar 5.5g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 1.8g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 27mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0.78mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 18mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 34mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 319mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 30mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 1.09mg 0.2mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.081mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.137mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 1.1µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 650IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 33µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 80.8mg 2mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.024mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.061mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 3.917mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.173mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 13µg Saffron
Vitamin K 13.9µg Marinara sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.17g Marinara sauce
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.377g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.508g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Marinara sauce
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
23%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.416g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce 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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.