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Saffron vs. Poultry seasoning — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Saffron and Poultry seasoning

  • Saffron has more Manganese, Vitamin C, and Potassium, while Poultry seasoning has more Iron, Calcium, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 937% higher.
  • Poultry seasoning contains 7 times less Vitamin C than Saffron. Saffron contains 80.8mg of Vitamin C, while Poultry seasoning contains 12mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron and Spices, poultry seasoning.

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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 160% 299% 60% 1324% 281% 86% 73% 3.5% 894% 39%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +152%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +314.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +797.3%
Contains more IronIron +218%
Contains more CopperCopper +157%
Contains more ZincZinc +188.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.6%

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% 32% 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 40% 158% 26% 0% 66% 44% 56% 0% 305% 0% 2014% 104% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +573.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +396.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +48.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
10% 8% 66% 9% 8%
Protein: 9.59 g
Fats: 7.53 g
Carbs: 65.59 g
Water: 9.31 g
Other: 7.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.2%
Contains more WaterWater +27.8%
Contains more FatsFats +28.7%
Contains more OtherOther +46.4%
~equal in Carbs ~65.59g

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
51% 19% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.936 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +181.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.936g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Poultry seasoning Opinion
Calories 310kcal 307kcal Saffron
Protein 11.43g 9.59g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 7.53g Poultry seasoning
Vitamin C 80.8mg 12mg Saffron
Net carbs 61.47g 54.29g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 65.59g Poultry seasoning
Magnesium 264mg 224mg Saffron
Calcium 111mg 996mg Poultry seasoning
Potassium 1724mg 684mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 35.3mg Poultry seasoning
Sugar 1.8g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 11.3g Poultry seasoning
Copper 0.328mg 0.843mg Poultry seasoning
Zinc 1.09mg 3.14mg Poultry seasoning
Phosphorus 252mg 171mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 27mg Poultry seasoning
Vitamin A 530IU 2632IU Poultry seasoning
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 132µg Poultry seasoning
Vitamin E 1.32mg Poultry seasoning
Manganese 28.408mg 6.857mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 7.2µg Poultry seasoning
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.264mg Poultry seasoning
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.191mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 2.97mg Poultry seasoning
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 1.32mg Poultry seasoning
Vitamin K 805.4µg Poultry seasoning
Folate 93µg 138µg Poultry seasoning
Choline 30.3mg Poultry seasoning
Saturated Fat 1.586g 3.29g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 1.206g Poultry seasoning
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 1.936g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Poultry seasoning
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
56%
Saffron
218%
Poultry seasoning
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
322%
Poultry seasoning

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.704g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poultry seasoning
Poultry seasoning contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poultry seasoning
Poultry seasoning is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Poultry seasoning
Poultry seasoning is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poultry seasoning
Poultry seasoning 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 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.

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. Poultry seasoning - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171331/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.