Saffron vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are saffron and liver different?
- Saffron is richer in manganese, vitamin C, and magnesium, while liver is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B2, selenium, iron, and zinc.
- Saffron covers your daily need for manganese, 1222% more than liver.
- Saffron contains 19 times more magnesium than liver. Saffron contains 264mg of magnesium, while liver contains 14mg.
- Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than liver (0).
Spices, saffron and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised types were used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1785.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1010% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1049.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9369.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +93.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +516.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1105.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +242.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +19918.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +124.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +722.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +477.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +33% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1638.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +263.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +127.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +440.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +96.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +46.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 0.3mg | 1222% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 18.67µg | 778% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 5405µg | 598% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 2.196mg | 148% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 355mg | 118% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 67.5µg | 113% |
| Vitamin B5 | 4.774mg | 95% | |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 17.92mg | 85% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 23.6mg | 64% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 14mg | 60% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 6.72mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 150mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 8.435mg | 44% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.634mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.57mg | 34% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 26.02g | 29% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 3.76g | 21% |
| Folate | 93µg | 163µg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0g | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.258mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 10mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 1.05g | 7% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 165kcal | 7% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 49mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 241mg | 2% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 4.4g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 1.41g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.63g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.366mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.107mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.319mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.007mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.645mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.274mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.607mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.708mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.04g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.176g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.