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Saffron vs. Poblano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between saffron and poblano

  • Saffron is higher in manganese, vitamin C, and magnesium, yet poblano is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin B3, potassium, and copper.
  • Saffron covers your daily manganese needs 1180% more than poblano.
  • Saffron contains 40 times more vitamin C than poblano. While saffron contains 80.8mg of vitamin C, poblano contains only 2mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, saffron and Peppers, ancho, dried.

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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 81% 18% 213% 410% 169% 39% 86% 5.6% 167% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +82%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2121.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.9%
~equal in Iron ~10.93mg

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 6.7% 341% 0% 0% 45% 520% 120% 120% 816% 0% 0% 52% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3940%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3685.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +744.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +338.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.1%
Contains more FatsFats +40.2%
Contains more WaterWater +90.2%
~equal in Protein ~11.86g
~equal in Other ~5.89g

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
14% 8% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.82 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.492 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.511 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Poblano DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 1.279mg 1180%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 3.535mg 194%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 2.255mg 153%
Vitamin A 27µg 1022µg 111%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 2mg 88%
Fiber 3.9g 21.6g 71%
Vitamin B5 1.993mg 40%
Magnesium 264mg 113mg 36%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 6.403mg 31%
Copper 0.328mg 0.508mg 20%
Potassium 1724mg 2411mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 4.511g 16%
Phosphorus 252mg 201mg 7%
Folate 93µg 69µg 6%
Sodium 148mg 43mg 5%
Calcium 111mg 61mg 5%
Selenium 5.6µg 2.9µg 5%
Carbs 65.37g 51.42g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.179mg 5%
Fats 5.85g 8.2g 4%
Zinc 1.09mg 1.42mg 3%
Saturated fat 1.586g 0.82g 3%
Iron 11.1mg 10.93mg 2%
Calories 310kcal 281kcal 1%
Protein 11.43g 11.86g 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 29.82g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 0.492g 0%
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.425mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.373mg 0%
Leucine 0.605mg 0%
Lysine 0.515mg 0%
Methionine 0.142mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 0%
Valine 0.489mg 0%
Histidine 0.232mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Poblano
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
155%
Poblano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
120%
Poblano

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $4.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poblano
Poblano contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.766g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/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.