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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 of 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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +1750%
Contains more Iron +3864.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +869.2%
Contains more Potassium +757.7%
Contains more Zinc +541.2%
Contains more Copper +281.4%
Contains more Manganese +52507.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 2% 11% 7% 12% 18% 0% 5% 29% 8% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1750%
Contains more Iron +3864.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +869.2%
Contains more Potassium +757.7%
Contains more Zinc +541.2%
Contains more Copper +281.4%
Contains more Manganese +52507.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1396.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +888.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3940%
Contains more Folate +1760%
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 20% 16% 0% 19% 9% 7% 22% 12% 6% 4% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1396.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +888.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3940%
Contains more Folate +1760%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +978.3%
Contains more Fats +1728.1%
Contains more Carbs +519.6%
Contains more Other +1035.4%
Contains more Water +636.1%
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 Protein +978.3%
Contains more Fats +1728.1%
Contains more Carbs +519.6%
Contains more Other +1035.4%
Contains more Water +636.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +387.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1729.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
11% 39% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +387.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1729.2%
Contains less Saturated 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Nectarine Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 8.85g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 1.06g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 0.32g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 10.55g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 44kcal Saffron
Starch 0.07g Nectarine
Fructose 1.37g Nectarine
Sugar 7.89g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 1.7g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 6mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0.28mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 9mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 26mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 201mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 0mg Nectarine
Zinc 1.09mg 0.17mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.086mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.054mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 0µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 332IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 17µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.77mg Nectarine
Vitamin C 80.8mg 5.4mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.034mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.027mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 1.125mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.185mg Nectarine
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.025mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 5µg Saffron
Vitamin K 2.2µg Nectarine
Tryptophan 0.005mg Nectarine
Threonine 0.009mg Nectarine
Isoleucine 0.009mg Nectarine
Leucine 0.014mg Nectarine
Lysine 0.016mg Nectarine
Methionine 0.006mg Nectarine
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Nectarine
Valine 0.013mg Nectarine
Histidine 0.008mg Nectarine
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.025g Nectarine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.088g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.113g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Nectarine
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%
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 is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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.