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Saffron vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Saffron and Pasta

  • Pasta contains less Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, and Calcium than Saffron.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1225% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, 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.
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Pasta
Contains more Calcium +1750%
Contains more Iron +873.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +7083.3%
Contains more Zinc +94.6%
Contains more Copper +252.7%
Contains more Manganese +12582.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
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 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1750%
Contains more Iron +873.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +7083.3%
Contains more Zinc +94.6%
Contains more Copper +252.7%
Contains more Manganese +12582.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%

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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Pasta
Contains more Vitamin A +2550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2870.6%
Contains more Folate +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2870.6%
Contains more Folate +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pasta
Contains more Protein +121.9%
Contains more Fats +457.1%
Contains more Carbs +162.2%
Contains more Other +1658.1%
Contains more Water +476.1%
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
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Protein +121.9%
Contains more Fats +457.1%
Contains more Carbs +162.2%
Contains more Other +1658.1%
Contains more Water +476.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pasta
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +246%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +381.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +246%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +381.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 24.93g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 5.15g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 1.05g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 24.93g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 131kcal Saffron
Fiber 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 6mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 1.14mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 18mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 63mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 24mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 1.09mg 0.56mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.093mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.224mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 20IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 6µg Saffron
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.15mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.992mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.183mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.034mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 64µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg Pasta
Methionine 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.15g Pasta
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.124g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.429g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Saffron Pasta
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
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.436g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.