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Saffron vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between saffron and mortadella?

  • Saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium, yet mortadella is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin B12.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11749% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in saffron is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mortadella is lower.

We used Spices, saffron and Mortadella, beef, pork 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.
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 7.9% 5.4% 14% 53% 20% 57% 42% 163% 3.9% 123%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +516.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +957.7%
Contains more IronIron +692.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +446.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +159.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +94593.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +92.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +303.6%

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% 4.4% 15% 30% 35308% 50% 26% 30% 185% 4% 2.3% 39%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +676.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +3000%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57203.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.119mg

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
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2043.3%
Contains more OtherOther +88.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.2%
Contains more FatsFats +334%
Contains more WaterWater +339.5%

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
40% 47% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.12 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2552.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Mortadella DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 153mg 11749%
Manganese 28.408mg 0.03mg 1234%
Iron 11.1mg 1.4mg 121%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg 90%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.13mg 68%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.48µg 62%
Magnesium 264mg 11mg 60%
Sodium 148mg 1246mg 48%
Potassium 1724mg 163mg 46%
Saturated fat 1.586g 9.51g 36%
Selenium 5.6µg 22.6µg 31%
Copper 0.328mg 0.06mg 30%
Fats 5.85g 25.39g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 11.38g 27%
Folate 93µg 3µg 23%
Phosphorus 252mg 97mg 22%
Carbs 65.37g 3.05g 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg 19%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Protein 11.43g 16.37g 10%
Zinc 1.09mg 2.1mg 9%
Calcium 111mg 18mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 2.673mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 3.12g 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg 5%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Calories 310kcal 311kcal 0%
Net carbs 61.47g 3.05g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.119mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 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 Mortadella
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
2746%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 1098mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.924g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.