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Saffron vs. Rice pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Saffron and Rice pudding

  • Saffron is higher than Rice pudding in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Phosphorus, Folate, and Fiber.
  • Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 1233% more than Rice pudding.
  • Saffron contains 115 times more Vitamin C than Rice pudding. While Saffron contains 80.8mg of Vitamin C, Rice pudding contains only 0.7mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, saffron and Puddings, rice, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk.

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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 Iron +2900%
Contains more Magnesium +1930.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +189.7%
Contains more Potassium +1226.2%
Contains more Zinc +186.8%
Contains more Copper +1722.2%
Contains more Manganese +49738.6%
Contains more Selenium +194.7%
Contains less Sodium -26.4%
Equal in Calcium - 105
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 14% 10% 38% 12% 15% 11% 6% 8% 11%
Contains more Iron +2900%
Contains more Magnesium +1930.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +189.7%
Contains more Potassium +1226.2%
Contains more Zinc +186.8%
Contains more Copper +1722.2%
Contains more Manganese +49738.6%
Contains more Selenium +194.7%
Contains less Sodium -26.4%
Equal in Calcium - 105

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +208.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +11442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2785.7%
Contains more Folate +2225%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 24% 3% 19% 33% 9% 18% 9% 3% 30% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +208.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +11442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2785.7%
Contains more Folate +2225%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +247.4%
Contains more Fats +258.9%
Contains more Carbs +214.1%
Contains more Other +548.8%
Contains more Water +517.1%
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
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 20.81 g
Water: 73.43 g
Other: 0.84 g
Contains more Protein +247.4%
Contains more Fats +258.9%
Contains more Carbs +214.1%
Contains more Other +548.8%
Contains more Water +517.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3345%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.441
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.967 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.441 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3345%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.441

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Rice pudding Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 20.71g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 3.29g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 1.63g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 20.81g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 111kcal Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 0.1g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 105mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0.37mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 13mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 87mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 130mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 109mg Rice pudding
Zinc 1.09mg 0.38mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.018mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.057mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 1.9µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 172IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 46µg Rice pudding
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Rice pudding
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Rice pudding
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0.7mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.075mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.141mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.443mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.288mg Rice pudding
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.035mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 4µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.24µg Rice pudding
Tryptophan 0.039mg Rice pudding
Threonine 0.126mg Rice pudding
Isoleucine 0.169mg Rice pudding
Leucine 0.273mg Rice pudding
Lysine 0.221mg Rice pudding
Methionine 0.07mg Rice pudding
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Rice pudding
Valine 0.187mg Rice pudding
Histidine 0.075mg Rice pudding
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.967g Rice pudding
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.441g Rice pudding
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.06g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Rice pudding
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
60%
Saffron
13%
Rice pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
15%
Rice pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.619g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Rice pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169611/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.