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Saffron vs. Oat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Saffron and Oat

  • Saffron is higher in Manganese, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, yet Oat is higher in Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Copper, Fiber, and Zinc.
  • Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 1021% more than Oat.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, saffron and Oats.

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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%
Oat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +49.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +301.9%
Contains more IronIron +135.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +477.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +264.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%

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% 32% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +748.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +563.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Oat
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more WaterWater +44.8%
Contains more OtherOther +216.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.8%
Contains more FatsFats +17.9%
~equal in Carbs ~66.27g

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
Oat
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +407.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Oat
Rich in minerals 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
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Oat Opinion
Calories 310kcal 389kcal Oat
Protein 11.43g 16.89g Oat
Fats 5.85g 6.9g Oat
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg Saffron
Net carbs 61.47g 55.67g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 66.27g Oat
Magnesium 264mg 177mg Saffron
Calcium 111mg 54mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 429mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 4.72mg Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 10.6g Oat
Copper 0.328mg 0.626mg Oat
Zinc 1.09mg 3.97mg Oat
Phosphorus 252mg 523mg Oat
Sodium 148mg 2mg Oat
Vitamin A 530IU 0IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 4.916mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.763mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.139mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.961mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 1.349mg Oat
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.119mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 56µg Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 1.217g Oat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 2.178g Oat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 2.535g Oat
Tryptophan 0.234mg Oat
Threonine 0.575mg Oat
Isoleucine 0.694mg Oat
Leucine 1.284mg Oat
Lysine 0.701mg Oat
Methionine 0.312mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.895mg Oat
Valine 0.937mg Oat
Histidine 0.405mg Oat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Oat
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
56%
Saffron
30%
Oat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
154%
Oat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat
Oat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.369g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oat
Oat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.