Saffron vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between saffron and mustard
- Saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, and folate; however, mustard is higher in selenium.
- Saffron covers your daily need for manganese, 1217% more than mustard.
- Saffron has 269 times more vitamin C than mustard. While saffron has 80.8mg of vitamin C, mustard has only 0.3mg.
- Saffron has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of saffron is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, saffron and Mustard, prepared, yellow.
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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 | +450% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +76.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1034.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +589.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +343.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6631.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +498.2% |
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 | +26833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +440% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +281.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +158.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1342.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +205.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +75.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1021.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +603.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +167.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +408.6% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 0.422mg | 1217% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 1.61mg | 119% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 0.3mg | 89% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.07mg | 72% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 48mg | 51% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 33.5µg | 51% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 152mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 1104mg | 42% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.074mg | 28% |
| Folate | 93µg | 7µg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 108mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 5.83g | 20% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 3.74g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.07mg | 15% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 60kcal | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 0.774g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 0.214g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 0.565mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.177mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 111mg | 63mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.64mg | 4% |
| Choline | 22.4mg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 2.182g | 4% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 3.34g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 1.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.92g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 4g | 0% |
| Starch | 0.64g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.292mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.264mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.119mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.23g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.373g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.358g | N/A |
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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 - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 956mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.372g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.