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Saffron vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between saffron and pastry

  • Saffron is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and copper, yet pastry is richer in selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1214% higher.
  • Saffron contains less saturated fat.
  • Pastry has a lower glycemic index than saffron.

Food types used in this article are Spices, saffron and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 5.4% 96% 38% 14% 26% 32% 64% 132%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1550%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1010%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2726.2%
Contains more IronIron +333.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +187.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +320%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5721.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +332.1%

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%
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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% 11% 0% 100% 65% 78% 0% 4.8% 0% 40% 59% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4709.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +246.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +185.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.283mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
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7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.9%
Contains more WaterWater +40%
Contains more OtherOther +445%
Contains more FatsFats +551.3%

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
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27% 60% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.894 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4934.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +136.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Pastry DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.488mg 1214%
Iron 11.1mg 2.56mg 107%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg 90%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.021mg 76%
Magnesium 264mg 16mg 59%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 21.597g 53%
Fats 5.85g 38.1g 50%
Potassium 1724mg 61mg 49%
Saturated fat 1.586g 9.643g 37%
Selenium 5.6µg 24.2µg 34%
Phosphorus 252mg 60mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.398mg 24%
Copper 0.328mg 0.114mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 4.894g 19%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 4.168mg 17%
Vitamin K 16.1µg 13%
Calories 310kcal 551kcal 12%
Fiber 3.9g 1.5g 10%
Calcium 111mg 10mg 10%
Protein 11.43g 7.3g 8%
Carbs 65.37g 45.1g 7%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.53mg 5%
Folate 93µg 78µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Sodium 148mg 249mg 4%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.283mg 1%
Choline 6.4mg 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 43.6g N/A
Sugar 0.74g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.196mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0%
Leucine 0.508mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.129mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0%
Valine 0.308mg 0%
Histidine 0.156mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Pastry
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
28%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.057g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.