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Saffron vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Saffron and Pistachio different?

  • Saffron is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, and Magnesium, while Pistachio is higher in Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Saffron covers your daily need of Manganese 1183% more than Pistachio.
  • Saffron contains 14 times more Vitamin C than Pistachio. Saffron contains 80.8mg of Vitamin C, while Pistachio contains 5.6mg.
  • Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat.

Spices, saffron and Nuts, pistachio nuts, 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 Iron +183.2%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Potassium +68.2%
Contains more Manganese +2267.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +101.8%
Contains more Copper +296.3%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Equal in Calcium - 105
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 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Contains more Iron +183.2%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Potassium +68.2%
Contains more Manganese +2267.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +101.8%
Contains more Copper +296.3%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Equal in Calcium - 105

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 C +1342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.3%
Contains more Folate +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +656.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 516
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 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +1342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.3%
Contains more Folate +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +656.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 516

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +140.6%
Contains more Water +172.3%
Contains more Other +82.9%
Contains more Protein +76.4%
Contains more Fats +674.7%
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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Carbs +140.6%
Contains more Water +172.3%
Contains more Other +82.9%
Contains more Protein +76.4%
Contains more Fats +674.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5321.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +595.7%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5321.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +595.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Pistachio Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 16.57g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 5.85g 45.32g Pistachio
Carbs 65.37g 27.17g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 10.6g Pistachio
Calcium 111mg 105mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 3.92mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 121mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 490mg Pistachio
Potassium 1724mg 1025mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 1mg Pistachio
Zinc 1.09mg 2.2mg Pistachio
Copper 0.328mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Manganese 28.408mg 1.2mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 7µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 530IU 516IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 26µg Saffron
Vitamin E 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 80.8mg 5.6mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.16mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 1.3mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 93µg 51µg Saffron
Tryptophan 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 1.586g 5.907g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 14.38g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Pistachio
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
71%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.321g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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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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.
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.