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Saffron vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between saffron and ostrich

  • Saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B6; however, ostrich is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Saffron covers your daily need for manganese, 1234% more than ostrich.
  • The glycemic index of saffron is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, saffron and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked.

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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 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +956%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +376.2%
Contains more IronIron +297.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +115.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +149415.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +345%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +569.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~251mg

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% 0% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +520%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +389.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.292mg
~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
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more FatsFats +127.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1167.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +149.3%
Contains more WaterWater +475.7%

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
41% 40% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +369.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +126.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Ostrich DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.019mg 1234%
Vitamin B12 0µg 6.25µg 260%
Iron 11.1mg 2.79mg 104%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg 90%
Selenium 5.6µg 37.5µg 58%
Magnesium 264mg 25mg 57%
Potassium 1724mg 362mg 40%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.545mg 36%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 7.143mg 36%
Protein 11.43g 28.49g 34%
Zinc 1.09mg 4.85mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 26%
Carbs 65.37g 0g 22%
Copper 0.328mg 0.152mg 20%
Folate 93µg 15µg 20%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Calcium 111mg 6mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.44g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.232mg 10%
Calories 310kcal 145kcal 8%
Fats 5.85g 2.57g 5%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Sodium 148mg 80mg 3%
Saturated fat 1.586g 1g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.292mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 0.97g 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 0g N/A
Phosphorus 252mg 251mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Ostrich
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
97%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.