Saffron vs. Hazelnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between saffron and hazelnut?
- Saffron is higher in manganese, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B6, potassium, and magnesium, yet hazelnut is higher in copper, vitamin B1, and fiber.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 967% more.
- Saffron has 13 times more vitamin C than hazelnut. While saffron has 80.8mg of vitamin C, hazelnut has only 6.3mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in saffron is lower.
- The glycemic index of hazelnut is lower.
We used Spices, saffron and Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +153.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +136.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +360% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +425.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +124.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.1% |
| 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 | +1182.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +136.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +459.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +291.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +124.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +138% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +938.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10541.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +283.2% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 6.175mg | 967% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 1.725mg | 155% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 45.652g | 113% |
| Vitamin E | 15.03mg | 100% | |
| Fats | 5.85g | 60.75g | 84% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 6.3mg | 83% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 4.7mg | 80% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.643mg | 44% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 7.92g | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.563mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 680mg | 31% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 163mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 9.7g | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.918mg | 18% | |
| Calories | 310kcal | 628kcal | 16% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 16.7g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 4.464g | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 14.2µg | 12% | |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 2.45mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.113mg | 12% |
| Choline | 45.6mg | 8% | |
| Protein | 11.43g | 14.95g | 7% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 2.4µg | 6% |
| Folate | 93µg | 113µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 290mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 7g | N/A |
| Calcium | 111mg | 114mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.34g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.48g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.193mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.497mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.545mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.063mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.42mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.663mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.701mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.432mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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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 - 4.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.878g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hazelnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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