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Saffron vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Saffron and Pork chop?

  • Saffron is higher in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, yet Pork chop is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1235% more.

We used Spices, saffron and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled types in this article.

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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 Calcium +98.2%
Contains more Iron +1175.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1220%
Contains more Potassium +447.3%
Contains more Copper +212.4%
Contains more Manganese +283980%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +189%
Contains more Selenium +550%
Equal in Phosphorus - 241
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 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Contains more Calcium +98.2%
Contains more Iron +1175.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1220%
Contains more Potassium +447.3%
Contains more Copper +212.4%
Contains more Manganese +283980%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +189%
Contains more Selenium +550%
Equal in Phosphorus - 241

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 +3433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +326.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +442.9%
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 1% 5% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +326.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1035.4%
Contains more Protein +107.5%
Contains more Fats +145.3%
Contains more Water +416.4%
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
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1035.4%
Contains more Protein +107.5%
Contains more Fats +145.3%
Contains more Water +416.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1039.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.894
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1039.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.894

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Pork chop Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 0g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 23.72g Pork chop
Fats 5.85g 14.35g Pork chop
Carbs 65.37g 0g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 231kcal Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 0g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 56mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0.87mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 20mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 241mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 315mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 74mg Pork chop
Zinc 1.09mg 3.15mg Pork chop
Copper 0.328mg 0.105mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.01mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 36.4µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 530IU 15IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 4µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.21mg Pork chop
Vitamin D 0IU 40IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg Pork chop
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.49mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.313mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 7.927mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.489mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 0µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.66µg Pork chop
Tryptophan 0.282mg Pork chop
Threonine 1.043mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 1.123mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.952mg Pork chop
Lysine 2.109mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.65mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.985mg Pork chop
Valine 1.2mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.965mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg Saffron
Trans Fat 0g 0.066g Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 4.339g Saffron
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.011g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 4.887g Pork chop
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 1.894g Saffron
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Saffron Pork chop
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
53%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.753g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.