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Saffron vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between saffron and pound cake?

  • Saffron is richer than pound cake in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1230% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in saffron is lower.
  • The glycemic index of pound cake is lower.

We used Spices, saffron and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 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.
Saffron
Saffron
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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +136.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1057%
Contains more IronIron +650%
Contains more CopperCopper +681%
Contains more ZincZinc +153.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25725.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12%

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% 9% 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 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2705.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.249mg

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +128.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.9%
Contains more OtherOther +256.2%
Contains more FatsFats +138.6%
Contains more WaterWater +117.4%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +604%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +65.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Pound cake DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.11mg 1230%
Iron 11.1mg 1.48mg 120%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg 90%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.036mg 75%
Magnesium 264mg 8mg 61%
Potassium 1724mg 149mg 46%
Copper 0.328mg 0.042mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Phosphorus 252mg 140mg 16%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Saturated fat 1.586g 4.811g 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Protein 11.43g 5g 13%
Fiber 3.9g 0.6g 13%
Folate 93µg 42µg 13%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Fats 5.85g 13.96g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Sodium 148mg 377mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 3.419g 9%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 3.02g 6%
Calcium 111mg 47mg 6%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.43mg 6%
Vitamin A 27µg 70µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.173mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Carbs 65.37g 53.64g 4%
Calories 310kcal 353kcal 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 1.615mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.249mg 1%
Selenium 5.6µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Pound cake
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
54%
Saffron
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.225g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake 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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.