Saffron vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are saffron and meatball different?
- Saffron is higher in iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium; however, meatball is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, copper, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for iron for saffron is 112% higher.
- Saffron has less sodium.
- Meatball has a lower glycemic index (0) than saffron (70).
Spices, saffron and Meatballs, meatless 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1366.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +344% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +857.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +413.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +405% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +19.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +715.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +717.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +83.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +387.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +410% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +125.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 1235% | |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 2.16mg | 112% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 0mg | 90% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.938mg | 69% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.5µg | 63% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.2mg | 62% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 18mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 180mg | 45% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.706mg | 42% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 21g | 19% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 8g | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 4.666g | 17% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 550mg | 17% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 16% | |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 344mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 10% | |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 0.8µg | 9% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 25mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 2.5mg | 7% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 197kcal | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.8mg | 6% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 9g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.213mg | 4% |
| Folate | 93µg | 78µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 2.188g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 4.6g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 1.425g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 3.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.25g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 402mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.161g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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.