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Saffron vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between saffron and omelette?

  • Saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, and copper, yet omelette is higher in selenium and vitamin B12.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1234% more.
  • The glycemic index of omelette is lower.

We used Spices, saffron and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1373.5%
Contains more IronIron +650%
Contains more CopperCopper +420.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +118266.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +360.7%
~equal in Zinc ~1.09mg
~equal in Sodium ~155mg

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% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
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% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +606.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +537%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10114.1%
Contains more OtherOther +445%
Contains more FatsFats +99.3%
Contains more WaterWater +539.7%
~equal in Protein ~10.57g

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
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1028.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Omelette DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.024mg 1234%
Iron 11.1mg 1.48mg 120%
Cholesterol 0mg 313mg 104%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg 90%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.143mg 67%
Magnesium 264mg 11mg 60%
Potassium 1724mg 117mg 47%
Choline 247.6mg 45%
Selenium 5.6µg 25.8µg 37%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Copper 0.328mg 0.063mg 29%
Vitamin B5 1.289mg 26%
Carbs 65.37g 0.64g 22%
Vitamin A 27µg 172µg 16%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Folate 93µg 39µg 14%
Phosphorus 252mg 167mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 4.843g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.064mg 9%
Vitamin D 0IU 69IU 9%
Vitamin E 1.29mg 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg 9%
Fats 5.85g 11.66g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.386mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.586g 3.319g 8%
Calories 310kcal 154kcal 8%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.034mg 7%
Calcium 111mg 48mg 6%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 2.712g 4%
Protein 11.43g 10.57g 2%
Net carbs 61.47g 0.64g N/A
Sugar 0.31g N/A
Zinc 1.09mg 1.09mg 0%
Sodium 148mg 155mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.565mg 0%
Leucine 0.913mg 0%
Lysine 0.767mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 0%
Valine 0.722mg 0%
Histidine 0.26mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.049g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Omelette
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
54%
Saffron
45%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.733g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.