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Saffron vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Saffron and Pineapple cake?

  • Saffron is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Phosphorus, and Folate, while Pineapple cake is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 12740% higher.
  • Pineapple cake has 81 times less Manganese than Saffron. Saffron has 28.408mg of Manganese, while Pineapple cake has 0.35mg.

We used Spices, saffron and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Iron +650%
Contains more Magnesium +1930.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +207.3%
Contains more Potassium +1439.3%
Contains less Sodium -53.6%
Contains more Zinc +251.6%
Contains more Copper +277%
Contains more Manganese +8016.6%
Contains more Selenium +67.9%
Equal in Calcium - 120
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 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Contains more Iron +650%
Contains more Magnesium +1930.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +207.3%
Contains more Potassium +1439.3%
Contains less Sodium -53.6%
Contains more Zinc +251.6%
Contains more Copper +277%
Contains more Manganese +8016.6%
Contains more Selenium +67.9%
Equal in Calcium - 120

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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Contains more Vitamin A +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +6633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2870.6%
Contains more Folate +257.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132943.5%
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 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +6633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2870.6%
Contains more Folate +257.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132943.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +226.6%
Contains more Carbs +29.4%
Contains more Other +240.6%
Contains more Fats +106.8%
Contains more Water +171.4%
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
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +226.6%
Contains more Carbs +29.4%
Contains more Other +240.6%
Contains more Fats +106.8%
Contains more Water +171.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1110.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.8%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.282 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1110.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Pineapple cake Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 49.7g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 3.5g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 12.1g Pineapple cake
Carbs 65.37g 50.5g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 319kcal Pineapple cake
Fiber 3.9g 0.8g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 120mg Pineapple cake
Iron 11.1mg 1.48mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 13mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 82mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 112mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 319mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 0.31mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.087mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.35mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 9.4µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 530IU 253IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 62µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin C 80.8mg 1.2mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 153mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.156mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 1.19mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.202mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.034mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 26µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Pineapple cake
Tryptophan 0.043mg Pineapple cake
Threonine 0.117mg Pineapple cake
Isoleucine 0.147mg Pineapple cake
Leucine 0.264mg Pineapple cake
Lysine 0.143mg Pineapple cake
Methionine 0.074mg Pineapple cake
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Pineapple cake
Valine 0.167mg Pineapple cake
Histidine 0.081mg Pineapple cake
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 2.915g Saffron
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Pineapple cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 5.194g Pineapple cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 3.282g Pineapple cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Pineapple cake
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
3198%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.329g)
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 is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake 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
  2. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.