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Saffron vs. Patty — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between saffron and patty

  • Saffron is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, and copper, yet patty is richer in vitamin B12 and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1234% higher.
  • Saffron contains less saturated fat.
  • Patty has a lower glycemic index than saffron.

Food types used in this article are Spices, saffron and USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, raw.

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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 13% 2.1% 24% 72% 24% 112% 62% 9.7% 2.2% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1485.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +540.9%
Contains more IronIron +475.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +349.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +167005.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +278%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +164.3%

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% 0% 0% 11% 37% 72% 19% 49% 256% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +372%
Contains more FolateFolate +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +163.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
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15% 16% 65% 5%
Protein: 14.63 g
Fats: 15.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.72 g
Other: 4.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28%
Contains more FatsFats +168.2%
Contains more WaterWater +443.9%
~equal in Other ~4.96g

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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46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.333 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.643 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +221.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1499.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Patty DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.017mg 1234%
Iron 11.1mg 1.93mg 115%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg 90%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.05µg 85%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.214mg 61%
Magnesium 264mg 18mg 59%
Potassium 1724mg 269mg 43%
Zinc 1.09mg 4.12mg 28%
Copper 0.328mg 0.073mg 28%
Saturated fat 1.586g 6.333g 22%
Folate 93µg 6µg 22%
Carbs 65.37g 0g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Selenium 5.6µg 14.8µg 17%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 6.861g 16%
Phosphorus 252mg 145mg 15%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 3.846mg 15%
Fats 5.85g 15.69g 15%
Calcium 111mg 7mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.643g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.16mg 8%
Protein 11.43g 14.63g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.043mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 6%
Calories 310kcal 204kcal 5%
Sodium 148mg 74mg 3%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Net carbs 61.47g 0g N/A
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 Patty
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
34%
Patty
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
40%
Patty

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.747g)
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?
Patty
Patty contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Patty
Patty is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Patty
Patty is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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

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.