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Saffron vs. Marrow-stem Kale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are saffron and marrow-stem Kale different?

  • Saffron is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin C, potassium, phosphorus, and copper, while marrow-stem Kale is higher in vitamin A and calcium.
  • Saffron covers your daily need for manganese, 1207% more than marrow-stem Kale.
  • Saffron contains 24 times more iron than marrow-stem Kale. Saffron contains 11.1mg of iron, while marrow-stem Kale contains 0.47mg.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than marrow-stem Kale (32).

Spices, saffron and Collards, raw types were 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 70% 19% 18% 15% 5.7% 11% 2.2% 86% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +877.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +709.4%
Contains more IronIron +2261.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +613%
Contains more ZincZinc +419%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +908%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4217.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +330.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +109%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.5%

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 118% 84% 45% 0% 14% 30% 14% 16% 38% 0% 1093% 97% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +512.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +829.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 0.61 g
Carbs: 5.42 g
Water: 89.62 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +278.5%
Contains more FatsFats +859%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1106.1%
Contains more OtherOther +309.8%
Contains more WaterWater +653.1%

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% 10% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.055 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.201 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1330%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +928.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Marrow-stem Kale
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Marrow-stem Kale DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.658mg 1207%
Vitamin K 437.1µg 364%
Iron 11.1mg 0.47mg 133%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.165mg 65%
Magnesium 264mg 27mg 56%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 35.3mg 51%
Potassium 1724mg 213mg 44%
Phosphorus 252mg 25mg 32%
Copper 0.328mg 0.046mg 31%
Vitamin A 27µg 251µg 25%
Carbs 65.37g 5.42g 20%
Protein 11.43g 3.02g 17%
Vitamin E 2.26mg 15%
Calories 310kcal 32kcal 14%
Calcium 111mg 232mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.201g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.13mg 11%
Folate 93µg 129µg 9%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.21mg 8%
Selenium 5.6µg 1.3µg 8%
Fats 5.85g 0.61g 8%
Saturated fat 1.586g 0.055g 7%
Sodium 148mg 17mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.054mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.267mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.742mg 4%
Choline 23.2mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 0.03g 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 1.42g N/A
Sugar 0.46g N/A
Fiber 3.9g 4g 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.1mg 0%
Leucine 0.151mg 0%
Lysine 0.117mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0%
Valine 0.12mg 0%
Histidine 0.047mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Marrow-stem Kale
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
120%
Marrow-stem Kale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
25%
Marrow-stem Kale

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.531g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale 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. Marrow-stem Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170406/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.