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Saffron vs. Red Bull — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between saffron and Red Bull

  • Saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, copper, and phosphorus, while Red Bull has more vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1235% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron and Beverages, Energy drink, RED BULL.

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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 14% 1.8% 0.26% 2.3% 0.67% 0.27% 0% 5.1% 0.65% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1289.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57366.7%
Contains more IronIron +18400%
Contains more CopperCopper +16300%
Contains more ZincZinc +10800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +568060%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.6%

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% 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% 0% 0% 0% 10% 24% 184% 92% 500% 246% 0% 0% 0.16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +159.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +573.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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% 89%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 10.23 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.09 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2384.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +539%
Contains more OtherOther +5955.6%
Contains more WaterWater +649.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Red Bull DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.005mg 1235%
Iron 11.1mg 0.06mg 138%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg 90%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 2.167mg 89%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.97µg 82%
Magnesium 264mg 19mg 58%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 9.827mg 52%
Potassium 1724mg 3mg 51%
Copper 0.328mg 0.002mg 36%
Phosphorus 252mg 0mg 36%
Vitamin B5 1.54mg 31%
Folate 93µg 0µg 23%
Protein 11.43g 0.46g 22%
Carbs 65.37g 10.23g 18%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.103mg 13%
Calories 310kcal 43kcal 13%
Calcium 111mg 6mg 11%
Selenium 5.6µg 0.2µg 10%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.01mg 10%
Fats 5.85g 0g 9%
Saturated fat 1.586g 0g 7%
Caffeine 0mg 29mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.04mg 6%
Sodium 148mg 39mg 5%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Fructose 1.63g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 0g 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 10.23g N/A
Sugar 10.22g N/A
Choline 0.3mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Red Bull
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
81%
Red Bull
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
3%
Red Bull

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red Bull
Red Bull contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Red Bull
Red Bull 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 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. Red Bull - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173210/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.