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Saffron vs. Pumpkin pie spice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Saffron and Pumpkin pie spice

  • Saffron has more Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, however, Pumpkin pie spice has more Iron, Calcium, and Fiber.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 546% more.
  • Saffron has 3 times more Vitamin C than Pumpkin pie spice. Saffron has 80.8mg of Vitamin C, while Pumpkin pie spice has 23.4mg.
  • Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, saffron and Spices, pumpkin pie spice.

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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 97% 205% 59% 739% 161% 65% 51% 6.8% 2067% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +94.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +79.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +514.4%
Contains more IronIron +77.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.1%

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 78% 16% 39% 0% 33% 32% 42% 0% 92% 0% 71% 18% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +245.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.6%
~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
6% 13% 69% 8% 4%
Protein: 5.76 g
Fats: 12.6 g
Carbs: 69.28 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 3.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.4%
Contains more WaterWater +40.7%
Contains more OtherOther +39.7%
Contains more FatsFats +115.4%
~equal in Carbs ~69.28g

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
78% 13% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.78 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +165%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +156.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Pumpkin pie spice Opinion
Calories 310kcal 342kcal Pumpkin pie spice
Protein 11.43g 5.76g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 12.6g Pumpkin pie spice
Vitamin C 80.8mg 23.4mg Saffron
Net carbs 61.47g 54.48g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 69.28g Pumpkin pie spice
Magnesium 264mg 136mg Saffron
Calcium 111mg 682mg Pumpkin pie spice
Potassium 1724mg 663mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 19.71mg Pumpkin pie spice
Sugar 7.76g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 14.8g Pumpkin pie spice
Copper 0.328mg 0.484mg Pumpkin pie spice
Zinc 1.09mg 2.37mg Pumpkin pie spice
Phosphorus 252mg 118mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 52mg Pumpkin pie spice
Vitamin A 530IU 261IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 13µg Saffron
Vitamin E 1.93mg Pumpkin pie spice
Manganese 28.408mg 15.844mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 9.3µg Pumpkin pie spice
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.131mg Pumpkin pie spice
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.137mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 2.243mg Pumpkin pie spice
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.4mg Saffron
Vitamin K 28.4µg Pumpkin pie spice
Folate 93µg 24µg Saffron
Choline 20.8mg Pumpkin pie spice
Saturated Fat 1.586g 6.53g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 1.102g Pumpkin pie spice
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.78g 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 Pumpkin pie spice
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
33%
Pumpkin pie spice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
350%
Pumpkin pie spice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.944g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin pie spice contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin pie spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin pie spice is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.
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. Pumpkin pie spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171332/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.