Saffron vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are saffron and pork Meat different?
- Saffron is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, and copper, while pork Meat is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, and vitamin B3.
- Saffron covers your daily need for manganese, 1235% more than pork Meat.
- Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than pork Meat (0).
Spices, saffron and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +810.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1750% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +309.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +865.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +195.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +218423.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +582.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +726.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +409% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +526.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +129% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +483.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +308.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +211% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 0.013mg | 1235% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 1.15mg | 124% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 0mg | 90% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.95mg | 70% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 38.2µg | 59% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 29mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 421mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 7.432mg | 37% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 26.17g | 29% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.111mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 73mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.57µg | 24% |
| Folate | 93µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 0g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.739mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.012mg | 20% | |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0g | 16% |
| Choline | 88.9mg | 16% | |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 2.42mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 6mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 0.506g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.387mg | 9% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 143kcal | 8% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 3.51g | 4% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 57mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 267mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 1.198g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 1.334g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 10IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.033g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.275mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.175mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.288mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.229mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.427mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.1mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.367mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.13mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.411g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
63%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.388g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork Meat is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat is relatively richer in vitamins