Saffron vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Saffron and Nutmeg
- Saffron has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Magnesium, however, Nutmeg has more Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1109% more.
- Saffron has 27 times more Vitamin C than Nutmeg. Saffron has 80.8mg of Vitamin C, while Nutmeg has 3mg.
- Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, saffron and Spices, nutmeg, ground.
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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 | +44.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +392.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +265.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +879.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +65.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +213.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +97.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2593.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +419.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +368.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +531.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200.9% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +95.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +91% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +133.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +520.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -93.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +490.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +650.6% |
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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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 310kcal | 525kcal |
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| Protein | 11.43g | 5.84g |
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| Fats | 5.85g | 36.31g |
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| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 3mg |
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| Net carbs | 61.47g | 28.49g |
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| Carbs | 65.37g | 49.29g |
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| Magnesium | 264mg | 183mg |
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| Calcium | 111mg | 184mg |
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| Potassium | 1724mg | 350mg |
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| Iron | 11.1mg | 3.04mg |
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| Sugar | 2.99g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 20.8g |
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| Copper | 0.328mg | 1.027mg |
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| Zinc | 1.09mg | 2.15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 213mg |
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| Sodium | 148mg | 16mg |
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| Vitamin A | 530IU | 102IU |
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| Vitamin A | 27µg | 5µg |
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 2.9mg |
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| Selenium | 5.6µg | 1.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.346mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.057mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 1.299mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.16mg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 76µg |
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| Choline | 8.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.586g | 25.94g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.429g | 3.22g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 0.35g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 24.354g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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.