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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 of 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.

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 Calcium +76.2%
Contains more Iron +589.4%
Contains more Magnesium +450%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +1034.2%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Zinc +70.3%
Contains more Copper +343.2%
Contains more Manganese +6631.8%
Contains more Selenium +498.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Contains more Calcium +76.2%
Contains more Iron +589.4%
Contains more Magnesium +450%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +1034.2%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Zinc +70.3%
Contains more Copper +343.2%
Contains more Manganese +6631.8%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +386.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +26833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +281.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1342.9%
Contains more Folate +1228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 8% 0% 1% 45% 17% 11% 16% 17% 6% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +386.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +26833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +281.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1342.9%
Contains more Folate +1228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +205.6%
Contains more Fats +75.1%
Contains more Carbs +1021.3%
Contains more Other +61.7%
Contains more Water +603.5%
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
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
Contains more Protein +205.6%
Contains more Fats +75.1%
Contains more Carbs +1021.3%
Contains more Other +61.7%
Contains more Water +603.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +408.6%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Saffron Mustard
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Mustard Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 1.83g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 3.74g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 3.34g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 5.83g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 60kcal Saffron
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Sugar 0.92g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 4g Mustard
Calcium 111mg 63mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 1.61mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 48mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 108mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 152mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 1104mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 0.64mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.074mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.422mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 33.5µg Mustard
Vitamin A 530IU 109IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 5µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.36mg Mustard
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0.3mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.177mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.07mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.565mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.07mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 7µg Saffron
Vitamin K 1.4µg Mustard
Tryptophan 0.009mg Mustard
Threonine 0.167mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0.146mg Mustard
Leucine 0.292mg Mustard
Lysine 0.264mg Mustard
Methionine 0.076mg Mustard
Phenylalanine 0.161mg Mustard
Valine 0.189mg Mustard
Histidine 0.119mg Mustard
Trans Fat 0g 0.009g Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.214g Mustard
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 2.182g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.774g Saffron
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Mustard
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
60%
Saffron
10%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
60%
Mustard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 956mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.372g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard
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.

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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.