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Saffron vs. Nectarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are saffron and nectarine different?

  • Saffron is higher than nectarine in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, folate, and vitamin B2.
  • Saffron covers your daily need for manganese, 1233% more than nectarine.
  • Saffron contains 40 times more vitamin B6 than nectarine. Saffron contains 1.01mg of vitamin B6, while nectarine contains 0.025mg.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than nectarine (43).

Spices, saffron and Nectarines, raw types were used 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 6.4% 1.8% 18% 11% 29% 4.6% 11% 0% 7% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2833.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +757.7%
Contains more IronIron +3864.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +281.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +541.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +869.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52507.4%
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.
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 18% 5.7% 15% 0% 8.5% 6.2% 21% 11% 5.8% 0% 5.5% 3.8% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1396.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +888.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3940%
Contains more FolateFolate +1760%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +978.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1728.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +519.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1035.4%
Contains more WaterWater +636.1%

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
11% 39% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +387.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1729.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Nectarine
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Nectarine DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.054mg 1233%
Iron 11.1mg 0.28mg 135%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 5.4mg 84%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.025mg 76%
Magnesium 264mg 9mg 61%
Potassium 1724mg 201mg 45%
Phosphorus 252mg 26mg 32%
Copper 0.328mg 0.086mg 27%
Folate 93µg 5µg 22%
Protein 11.43g 1.06g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.027mg 18%
Carbs 65.37g 10.55g 18%
Calories 310kcal 44kcal 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.113g 13%
Calcium 111mg 6mg 11%
Selenium 5.6µg 0µg 10%
Fiber 3.9g 1.7g 9%
Fats 5.85g 0.32g 9%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.17mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.586g 0.025g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.034mg 7%
Sodium 148mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.77mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.185mg 4%
Fructose 1.37g 2%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 1.125mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Choline 6.2mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 0.088g 1%
Vitamin A 27µg 17µg 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 8.85g N/A
Sugar 7.89g N/A
Starch 0.07g 0%
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.009mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.009mg 0%
Leucine 0.014mg 0%
Lysine 0.016mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0%
Valine 0.013mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Nectarine
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
8%
Nectarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
9%
Nectarine

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 - 7.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.561g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Nectarine
Nectarine is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/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.