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Saffron vs. Naranjilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Saffron and Naranjilla?

  • Saffron is richer than Naranjilla in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1232% more.

We used Spices, saffron and Naranjilla (lulo) pulp, frozen, unsweetened 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% 2.4% 18% 13% 9.3% 2.7% 5.1% 0.52% 8.7% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1287.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +762%
Contains more IronIron +3071.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1071.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +990%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2000%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%

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% 32% 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 11% 34% 15% 0% 11% 0% 27% 13% 25% 0% 37% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2425%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +843.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +3000%
~equal in Vitamin A ~568IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.45mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
6% 93%
Protein: 0.44 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 5.9 g
Water: 93.05 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2497.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2559.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1008%
Contains more OtherOther +1297.4%
Contains more WaterWater +681.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Naranjilla Opinion
Calories 310kcal 25kcal Saffron
Protein 11.43g 0.44g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 0.22g Saffron
Vitamin C 80.8mg 3.2mg Saffron
Net carbs 61.47g 4.8g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 5.9g Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 11mg Saffron
Calcium 111mg 8mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 200mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0.35mg Saffron
Sugar 3.74g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 1.1g Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.028mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 0.1mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 12mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 4mg Naranjilla
Vitamin A 530IU 568IU Naranjilla
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 28µg Naranjilla
Vitamin E 0.75mg Naranjilla
Manganese 28.408mg 0.067mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 0.4µg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.045mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 1.45mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.22mg Naranjilla
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.107mg Saffron
Vitamin K 14.6µg Naranjilla
Folate 93µg 3µg Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g Naranjilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g Saffron
Fructose 1.04g Naranjilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Naranjilla
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
56%
Saffron
13%
Naranjilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
7%
Naranjilla

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.74g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is cheaper (difference - $1.4)

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. Naranjilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167790/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.