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Saffron vs. Pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between saffron and pea raw

  • Saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin C, potassium, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B2, while pea raw has more vitamin B1.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1217% higher.
  • Pea raw contains 8 times less magnesium than saffron. Saffron contains 264mg of magnesium, while pea raw contains 33mg.
  • Pea raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pea raw is 54, while the glycemic index of saffron is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron and Peas, green, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 7.5% 22% 55% 59% 34% 46% 0.65% 53% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +344%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +606.6%
Contains more IronIron +655.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +86.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6828.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +211.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%

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 133% 13% 2.6% 0% 67% 30% 39% 6.2% 39% 0% 62% 49% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +102%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +497.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
5% 14% 79%
Protein: 5.42 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 14.45 g
Water: 78.86 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +110.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1362.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +352.4%
Contains more OtherOther +526.4%
Contains more WaterWater +562.7%

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
24% 12% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.071 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.187 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1125.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1005.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Pea raw
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Pea raw DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.41mg 1217%
Iron 11.1mg 1.47mg 120%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.169mg 65%
Magnesium 264mg 33mg 55%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 40mg 45%
Potassium 1724mg 244mg 44%
Phosphorus 252mg 108mg 21%
Vitamin K 24.8µg 21%
Carbs 65.37g 14.45g 17%
Copper 0.328mg 0.176mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.187g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.266mg 13%
Protein 11.43g 5.42g 12%
Calories 310kcal 81kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.132mg 10%
Calcium 111mg 25mg 9%
Fats 5.85g 0.4g 8%
Saturated fat 1.586g 0.071g 7%
Folate 93µg 65µg 7%
Selenium 5.6µg 1.8µg 7%
Fiber 3.9g 5.7g 7%
Sodium 148mg 5mg 6%
Choline 28.4mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 2.09mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.104mg 2%
Zinc 1.09mg 1.24mg 1%
Vitamin A 27µg 38µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 0.035g 1%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 8.75g N/A
Sugar 5.67g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.203mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 0.323mg 0%
Lysine 0.317mg 0%
Methionine 0.082mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.2mg 0%
Valine 0.235mg 0%
Histidine 0.107mg 0%
Fructose 0.39g 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Pea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
35%
Pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
31%
Pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea raw
Pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.515g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Pea raw
Pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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. Pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170419/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.