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Saffron vs. Pineapple juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between saffron and pineapple juice?

  • Saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B2, and folate than pineapple juice.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1213% higher.
  • Pineapple juice has 36 times less iron than saffron. Saffron has 11.1mg of iron, while pineapple juice has 0.31mg.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than pineapple juice (47).

We used Spices, saffron and Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, with added ascorbic acid 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.
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 8.6% 3.9% 11% 12% 23% 3% 3.4% 0.26% 66% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +753.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1226.2%
Contains more IronIron +3480.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +375.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +890.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3050%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5536.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%

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% 32% 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 146% 0.3% 0.4% 0% 15% 4.8% 3.7% 3.4% 23% 0% 0.75% 14% 1.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +633.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +910%
Contains more FolateFolate +416.7%
~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
13% 86%
Protein: 0.36 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 12.87 g
Water: 86.37 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3075%
Contains more FatsFats +4775%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +407.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1846.4%
Contains more WaterWater +625.8%

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
13% 22% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.008 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.042 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2964.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4821.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Pineapple juice
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 Pineapple juice Opinion
Calories 310kcal 53kcal Saffron
Protein 11.43g 0.36g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 0.12g Saffron
Vitamin C 80.8mg 43.8mg Saffron
Net carbs 61.47g 12.67g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 12.87g Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 12mg Saffron
Calcium 111mg 13mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 130mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0.31mg Saffron
Sugar 9.98g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 0.2g Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.069mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 0.11mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 8mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 2mg Pineapple juice
Vitamin A 530IU 5IU Saffron
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.02mg Pineapple juice
Manganese 28.408mg 0.504mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 0.1µg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.058mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.021mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.199mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.056mg Pineapple juice
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.1mg Saffron
Vitamin K 0.3µg Pineapple juice
Folate 93µg 18µg Saffron
Choline 3.3mg Pineapple juice
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.008g Pineapple juice
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 0.014g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.042g Saffron
Fructose 3.81g Pineapple juice
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Pineapple juice
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
56%
Saffron
16%
Pineapple juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
13%
Pineapple juice

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 - 9.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.578g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice 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. Pineapple juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168187/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.