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Saffron vs. Millet flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between saffron and millet flour

  • Saffron is richer in manganese, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B6, potassium, and magnesium, yet millet flour is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1192% higher.

Food types used in this article are Spices, saffron and Millet flour.

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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 85% 4.2% 20% 148% 178% 72% 122% 0.52% 131% 178%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +121.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +692.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +669.6%
Contains more IronIron +181.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2735.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +141.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +483.9%

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% 0% 2.2% 0% 103% 17% 113% 76% 86% 0% 2% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +265.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +171.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +259.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +312.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Choline ~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
11% 4% 75% 9%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 75.12 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +37.6%
Contains more WaterWater +37.3%
Contains more OtherOther +350.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.9%
~equal in Protein ~10.75g

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
13% 23% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.536 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +115.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Millet flour DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 1.002mg 1192%
Iron 11.1mg 3.94mg 90%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg 90%
Selenium 5.6µg 32.7µg 49%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.372mg 49%
Potassium 1724mg 224mg 44%
Magnesium 264mg 119mg 35%
Starch 69.88g 29%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 6.02mg 29%
Vitamin B5 1.267mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.413mg 25%
Copper 0.328mg 0.535mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.073mg 15%
Zinc 1.09mg 2.63mg 14%
Folate 93µg 42µg 13%
Calcium 111mg 14mg 10%
Sodium 148mg 4mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.586g 0.536g 5%
Phosphorus 252mg 285mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 2.618g 4%
Calories 310kcal 382kcal 4%
Carbs 65.37g 75.12g 3%
Vitamin A 27µg 3%
Fiber 3.9g 3.5g 2%
Fats 5.85g 4.25g 2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Protein 11.43g 10.75g 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 0.924g 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 71.62g N/A
Sugar 1.66g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.473mg 0%
Leucine 1.537mg 0%
Lysine 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.584mg 0%
Histidine 0.257mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Millet flour
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
33%
Millet flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
94%
Millet flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (70)
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.

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. Millet flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172023/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.