Saffron vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are saffron and red cabbage different?
- Saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin C, folate, and vitamin B2 than red cabbage.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1225% higher.
- Saffron contains 19 times more copper than red cabbage. While saffron contains 0.328mg of copper, red cabbage contains only 0.017mg.
- Red cabbage has a lower glycemic index (32) than saffron (70).
Spices, saffron and Cabbage, red, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1550% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +146.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +609.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1287.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1829.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +395.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +740% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11590.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +833.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
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 | +41.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +79.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +287% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +249.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +383.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +416.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +107.4% |
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:
1.43 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
7.37 g
Water:
90.39 g
Other:
0.65 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +699.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3556.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +787% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +738.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +659.6% |
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
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.08 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3475% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2483.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 0.243mg | 1225% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 0.8mg | 129% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.209mg | 62% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 16mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 243mg | 44% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.017mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 30mg | 32% |
| Vitamin K | 38.2µg | 32% | |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 57mg | 26% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 1.43g | 20% |
| Folate | 93µg | 18µg | 19% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 7.37g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.069mg | 15% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 31kcal | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 0.08g | 13% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 0.16g | 9% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 0.6µg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.22mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 0.418mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 45mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 0.021g | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 2.1g | 7% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 27mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.064mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.147mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 17.1mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 56µg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.48g | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.012g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 5.27g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.83g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.565g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.