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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +245.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +107.7% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
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% |
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Carbs
~69.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.067 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 15.844mg | 546% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 19.71mg | 108% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 23.4mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 682mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.4mg | 47% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 14.8g | 44% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 663mg | 31% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 136mg | 30% |
| Vitamin K | 28.4µg | 24% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 6.53g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 118mg | 19% |
| Folate | 93µg | 24µg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.484mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 1.93mg | 13% | |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 2.37mg | 12% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 5.76g | 11% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 12.6g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.137mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 0.78g | 9% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 9.3µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 2.243mg | 5% |
| Choline | 20.8mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 148mg | 52mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 1.102g | 2% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 342kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 13µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.131mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 69.28g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 54.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.76g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.944g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie spice contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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