Saffron vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between saffron and minestrone?
- Saffron is richer than minestrone in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, folate, and vitamin B2.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1229% more.
- Saffron has 162 times more vitamin C than minestrone. While saffron has 80.8mg of vitamin C, minestrone has only 0.5mg.
- The glycemic index of minestrone is lower.
We used Spices, saffron and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water types 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 | +8700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +692.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1226.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2821.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +543.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +251.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +995.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18589.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +16060% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +422.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1383.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +273.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2363.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +520% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +81.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
Protein:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +545.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +462.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1302.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +354.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +667.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.067 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +47.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +349.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 0.152mg | 1229% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 0.38mg | 134% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 0.5mg | 89% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.041mg | 75% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 3mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 130mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 23mg | 33% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.051mg | 31% |
| Folate | 93µg | 15µg | 20% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 4.66g | 20% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 1.77g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.018mg | 19% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 34kcal | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0.4g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 0.46g | 11% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 14mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.022mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.31mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 0.391mg | 7% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 1.04g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 0.23g | 6% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 254mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 49µg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 4.26g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.29g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.064mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| 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
54%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.356g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)