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Saffron vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Saffron and Potato different?

  • Saffron has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B2 than Potato.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Saffron is 1226% higher.
  • Saffron contains 14 times more Iron than Potato. While Saffron contains 11.1mg of Iron, Potato contains only 0.81mg.

Spices, saffron and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw are the varieties 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.
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1
Potato
Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Iron +1270.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1047.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +342.1%
Contains more Potassium +305.6%
Contains more Zinc +263.3%
Contains more Copper +198.2%
Contains more Manganese +14104%
Contains more Selenium +1300%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
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 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Iron +1270.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1047.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +342.1%
Contains more Potassium +305.6%
Contains more Zinc +263.3%
Contains more Copper +198.2%
Contains more Manganese +14104%
Contains more Selenium +1300%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%

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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3
Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +26400%
Contains more Vitamin C +310.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +734.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.9%
Contains more Folate +520%
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% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +26400%
Contains more Vitamin C +310.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +734.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.9%
Contains more Folate +520%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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1
Potato
Contains more Protein +457.6%
Contains more Fats +6400%
Contains more Carbs +273.8%
Contains more Other +386.6%
Contains more Water +566%
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
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Protein +457.6%
Contains more Fats +6400%
Contains more Carbs +273.8%
Contains more Other +386.6%
Contains more Water +566%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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1
Potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4821.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4821.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Potato Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 15.39g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 2.05g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 0.09g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 17.49g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 77kcal Saffron
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.82g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 2.1g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 12mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0.81mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 23mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 57mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 425mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 1.09mg 0.3mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.11mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.2mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 0.4µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 2IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.01mg Potato
Vitamin C 80.8mg 19.7mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.081mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.032mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 1.061mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.295mg Potato
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.298mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 15µg Saffron
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg Potato
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.025g Potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.002g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.042g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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 contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.561g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.