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Saffron vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Saffron and Potato pancake different?

  • Saffron has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Copper than Potato pancake.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Saffron is 1224% higher.
  • Saffron contains 7 times more Magnesium than Potato pancake. While Saffron contains 264mg of Magnesium, Potato pancake contains only 36mg.
  • Saffron has less Sodium.

Spices, saffron and Potato pancakes 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.
Contains more Calcium +246.9%
Contains more Iron +564.7%
Contains more Magnesium +633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.9%
Contains more Potassium +177.2%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Zinc +55.7%
Contains more Copper +82.2%
Contains more Manganese +10826.2%
Contains more Selenium +58.9%
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 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Contains more Calcium +246.9%
Contains more Iron +564.7%
Contains more Magnesium +633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.9%
Contains more Potassium +177.2%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Zinc +55.7%
Contains more Copper +82.2%
Contains more Manganese +10826.2%
Contains more Selenium +58.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +369%
Contains more Vitamin C +192.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.4%
Contains more Folate +126.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.5%
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 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +369%
Contains more Vitamin C +192.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.4%
Contains more Folate +126.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +88%
Contains more Carbs +135.1%
Contains more Other +52.2%
Contains more Fats +152.3%
Contains more Water +301.4%
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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more Protein +88%
Contains more Carbs +135.1%
Contains more Other +52.2%
Contains more Fats +152.3%
Contains more Water +301.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +769.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.6%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +769.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.6%

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 pancake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Potato pancake Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 24.51g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 6.08g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 14.76g Potato pancake
Carbs 65.37g 27.81g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 268kcal Saffron
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 3.3g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 32mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 1.67mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 36mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 128mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 622mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 764mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 0.7mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.18mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.26mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 8.9µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 530IU 113IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 32µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.23mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 80.8mg 27.6mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.158mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.173mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 1.672mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.448mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 41µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 2.496g Saffron
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 7.516g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Saffron Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 616mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.91g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.