Saffron vs. Mustard oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between saffron and mustard oil
- The amount of manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, phosphorus, and folate in saffron is higher than in mustard oil.
- Saffron covers your daily manganese needs 1235% more than mustard oil.
- Saffron contains less saturated fat.
- Saffron has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of saffron is 70, while the glycemic index of mustard oil is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron and Oil, mustard.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1609.4% |
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
11.582 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
59.187 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.23 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13696.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +927.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 0mg | 1235% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 59.187g | 147% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 100g | 145% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 0mg | 139% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 21.23g | 128% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 0mg | 90% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0mg | 78% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 0mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 0mg | 51% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 11.582g | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 0mg | 36% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0mg | 36% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 884kcal | 29% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 0g | 23% |
| Folate | 93µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 0g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0g | 16% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 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
54%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.996g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard oil contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard oil is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)